Turkey Trot Research Paper

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Before the big meal, Forma Gym invites you to join them for their 25th annual Turkey Trot in downtown Walnut Creek. Gather all the members of your household to run, walk or jog in this fun East Bay tradition.
Distance options include 10K, 5K or a kids fun run, all of which are fast, flat courses along downtown Walnut Creek streets and the Iron Horse Trail.
Proceeds from the Forma Gym Turkey Trot go back to the community, with beneficiaries like Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Walnut Creek Education Foundation, The Rollins Family Foundation and others.
The first race starts at 8am. Register at FormaTurkeyTrot.com

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