Pumpkins and Turkeys!

There are a couple of fun races coming out that I wanted to point out. One will guarantee you a PR, and the other is right here in Rocky Mount. Both are worth checking out!

10/27 Pumpkin Run - This race comes highly recommended by Dave. It is a 4k trail race (hence the PR) in Chapel Hill. Come out and do the run. Stick around for the party afterward, of course! Bring your whole family for dancing, live DJ music, and lots of food.

11/17 Turkey Trot - Although rarely publicized, Rocky Mount actually has a Turkey Trot that is pretty fun. It starts and finishes at Hornbeam Park. There is a One Mile Fun Run, a Three Mile Run, and a 10k. All races start together. It is a blast lining up for a race next to a four year old! Here is more information:

• Race application
• Release Form (back of application)
• Race Map
  

This is a perfect training race for those preparing to run the First Carolina State Bank Half Marathon, so don't skip it! If you are just starting to run, or considering a Tri, the 3 mile run is a great place to start as well.

I would honestly love to see this Turkey Trot double or triple in size this year. The race is barely hanging on right now, but with the ever growing size of the RMEC, and a new Half Marathon in town I expect major growth for years to come.

If you are in town, come run this race! Be sure to run in a RMEC shirt if you have one. If we have lots of runners, I may print up a few cards with our blog address, so we can get more people running with the group.