The University of New Mexico

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Media Contact : Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu

November 14, 2006

31st Annual Turkey Trot Sponsored by UNM's Recreational Services

On Saturday, Nov. 18, the 31st annual Turkey Trot, sponsored by UNM's Recreational Services will be held near University Arena, The Pit. A children's half-mile event is scheduled for 10 a.m., while a three-mile adult run is set to begin at 10:45 a.m. Pre-registration continues through Friday, Nov. 17 for $13. On race day, late-registration will be held, but the registration fee will be $14. The Pit is located on UNM's South Campus at University Blvd. and Avenida de Cesar Chavez near The Pit.

Exclusively designed T-shirts will be awarded to the first 200 participants who register. Children's age divisions include: 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. Adult age divisions include: 13-16, 17-23, 24-30, 31-37, 38-45 and 46-54. Prizes include turkeys, chickens and Cornish hens in each age division.

Additionally, a food drive will be conducted as part of the event. Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item on race day for donation to a local food bank.

Registration may either be completed in person or by mail. Recreational Services is located on the UNM campus in Johnson Center, rm. 1102. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Completed registration forms and checks, payable to Recreational Services, may be sent to: UNM Recreational Services, Johnson Center, Rm. 1102, MSC04 2600, Albuquerque, N.M., 87131.


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