South County’s Annual Turkey Trot and Fun Run At the Beach Returns for another Successful Year

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. - Dec. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- The Fourth Annual South County Turkey Trot and Fun Run at the Beach made its return to the Central Coast on Thanksgiving morning Thursday, November 26. More than 2000 runners and walkers sweated out some calories to make room for their Thanksgiving feast that awaited them in the afternoon. Some were dressed as Pilgrims and Turkeys, and many were accompanied by their pet dogs as well.

South County’s Annual Turkey and Fun Run is an annual community event that benefits the less fortunate in San Luis Obispo County as members of the community come together and raise funds for the San Luis Obispo Food Bank. This event has taken place at the Pismo Beach Pier since it was established a couple of years ago.

As with previous years, the fourth South County Turkey Trot did not offer any prizes other than having a fun time with friends, family, and the community while getting some exercise and helping to feed people in need.

The South County Turkey Trot consisted of three different courses: a one mile, 5k, and 10k course. Registration was not required to participate in the event, however, those that did participate were asked to provide a minimum $1 donation.  The San Luis Obispo Food Bank can provide $10 worth of nutritious food to county residents that are struggling to meet their basic needs for every $1 that was donated. With over 2,000 participants this year, that can provide a lot of food for the county.

South County’s Annual Turkey Trot is held in memory of Christine Allen. Allen was a San Luis Obispo County resident and philanthropist who tragically passed away in May 2013. She left behind a legacy of countless hours of community service, which benefitted the SLO County Food Bank and community.

For more information on these events and more visit the tourism website http://www.visitarroyogrande.org/ or call the tourism office at (805) 489-1595.