The runners in costumes will gobble up the roadway in downtown Piedmont Thanksgiving morning.
The annual Piedmont Turkey Trot is back on Thanksgiving Day.
Keri Layton will run again this year in her turkey costume. Others who run in costumes could win prizes in adult and youth categories.
More than 350 runners have signed up for this year’s fundraiser for the Bright Sky Ministry.
Bright Sky Ministry provides foster care essentials to families across the state.
There is a 5K race, a one-mile fun run and virtual race options.
Last year there were about 250 runners.
“So, we are doing really good on that,” Keri Layton said.
Justin and Jessica Davis of Edmond are the founders of Bright Sky Ministry. They raise money to help foster families.
“We founded Bright Sky three years ago,” Justin Davis said. “We buy essentials for foster families throughout the state of Oklahoma and ship them all over the state. We’re on track to help almost 1,000 foster kids this year. It’s been a busy year for us for sure but it’s great to have fundraisers like this, (Turkey Trot) to help support it.”
Those who register can get a T-shirt, swag bag and a finisher medal. There will be an award for the person in the best costume.
The top male and female costumes for youth and adults will win prizes.
Keri Layton said she can run in the turkey costume.
“It’s not too bad It’s just a big turkey onesie.”
The Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at 15 Jackson Ave. N.W. In Piedmont.
To sign up or find out more visit www.piedmontoktrot.org.
Or email turkeytrotpiedmont@gmail.com.
