Murphys, CA….Y’all, we’re BACK! We can’t wait to see you on Thanksgiving morning at the Murphys park.
We’ll be there at 8:00AM with our friends from the Murphys senior center food pantry to collect your non perishable food donations. Kat Juarez will lead a warmup just before the race at 9:00. See ya SOON!

The Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot is an annual community run held in Murphys on Thanksgiving morning. 2.6 and 5 mile events. Benefits local food banks!

Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot Celebrates Fourteen Years of Fun, Friends, Family and Fitness

More than 1,000 people will spend Thanksgiving morning getting some exercise at the 11th Annual Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot. The event is held at Murphys Park, behind Main Street in downtown Murphys, CA.

Brian Klassen and his daughters, Sally and Riley, put on this unofficial, family-oriented walk/run event, along with a handful of volunteers. Since 2007 the event has collected more than fifteen tons of food for local food banks and raised $23,000 for local families in need.

What you need to know
• 8:00 am – entry table opens, registration only for those who want to be timed (unofficially)
• 8:00 am – t-shirts sales begin, $25 for one or $40 for two (limited sizes and quantities)
• 8:45 am – group warm-up
• 9:00 am – race begins, runners, walkers, strollers, dogs welcome

Race details
• 2.5 miles or 5 miles, beginning and ending at Murphys Park
• Token awards given out to
• First place under 12 girl in 2.5 and 5 mile
• First place under 12 boy in 2.5 and 5 mile
• First place woman 2.5 and 5 mile
• First place man 2.5 and 5 mile See less

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