RIDGEFIELD — Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation will host a Turkey Trot Walk/Run with proceeds and donations benefitting the foundation and Ridgefield Family Resource Center. The race starts at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving day at Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave.
There is a 5K family-friendly walk/run and a 10K run. Registration is $25 for adults, $20 for school district staff and $15 for students. Guests can register at www.ridgefieldpsf.org/turkey-trot or download a registration form containing event details. Registrations received by Thursday will include a T-shirt.
Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items while picking up race packets Nov. 21. Food donations will also be accepted during registration on race day. All food will benefit the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. Each food item donated will generate a raffle ticket entry for a drawing to win $100 worth of gift cards to Ridgefield restaurants.