Return of the Turkey Trot

Runners, walkers and turkey trotters are invited back to the streets to participate in the 27th Annual Turkey Trot in Ritzville. The event begins in front of the Ritz Theatre at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27.

The three-mile Ritzville Path circles from the Ritz Theatre, to the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds, along the Heinemann Forest above Emmanuel Haag baseball field, and back onto Division Street along the Little League Field.

The Turkey Trot has been held each year since 1988, when three members of the Ritzville School District wellness committee began the event.

Prizes will be awarded in the spirit of fun to the participant who comes from the greatest distance, the oldest trotter, the youngest participant, the largest family group, the fastest participant, the most colorful and also the seediest participant.