Grand Rapids Turkey Trot stuffed with thousands of runners Thanksgiving morning
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - More than 4,000 people started their Thanksgiving by trotting through downtown Grand Rapids Thursday morning, Nov. 25. The 29th annual Turkey Trot 5K returned to an in-person event after being held virtually last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the event raised funds for Grand Rapids Public Schools students to avoid having to “pay to play” in athletic programs. “Our students, coaches and parents are so appreciative of seeing the support from the community and all the Turkey Trot sponsors.”With 4,259 walkers and runners, it was the second-highest total in Turkey Trot history after 4,436 people participated in 2017, a news release said. More on MLive:Redefining gratitude: How COVID has changed the way we give thanks‘I do this as a way of giving back,’ Grand Rapids restaurant owner says about providing free Thanksgiving mealsMacy’s Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings
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