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JOIN IN ON THE FUN! THE TURKEY DASH 5K & 1K TROT IS BACK! After a year off due to the pandemic, the City of South El Monte Community Services Department is happy to bring back the Turkey Dash 5K & 1K Trot! A community favorite event will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021. All COVID-19 restrictions will be in place. The running event on its fifth year, is open to all runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels to participate in on the fun. Join us and let your family, friends and our community members cheer you on as you run or walk-through South El Monte neighborhood streets and cross the finish line! The 1K Trot will kick off the event at 8:30 a.m., with kids in grades kindergarten through fourth running a short distance race. The 5K race will follow at 9:30 a.m. Both races will begin and conclude at City Hall, located at 1415 Santa Anita Avenue.
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Recognitions and prizes will be awarded to the top runners in both races. The 5K race will feature the following award categories by grade or age: • First Place Female Overall • First Place Male Overall • Middle School (Grades 5th - 8th) • High School (Grades 9th - 12th) • Adult Male/Female (Ages 18 - 54) 18 - 30 years old | 31 - 40 years old | 41 - 54 years old • Senior Male/Female (Ages 55+) 55 - 65 years old | 66 - 76 years old | 77+ years old
Register now to be part of this fun event that promotes health and physical fitness! You may register online at https:// register.chronotrack.com/r/62766 for $10. Walk-in registration is also available at the South El Monte Community Center, located at 1530 Central Avenue, Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fee is $5 for South El Monte residents; must provide proof of residency and $10 for non-residents. Registration will also be available on the day of the event beginning at 7:30 a.m. *Please be advised that the Turkey Dash & Trot is subject to change or cancellation based on COVID-19 restrictions at the time of the event.
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The top 5 runners for each category of the 5K and 1K will be awarded medals. Turkeys and other prizes will be given to the top 3 runners in each division in the 5K race and 1k Trot. The overall winners of the Turkey Dash 5K will each win an Apple Watch!
For additional information, call (626) 579-2043.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday, November 11, 2021 · 11 a.m. City Hall · 1415 Santa Anita Avenue *Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the ceremony.
For more information, call (626) 579-2043.