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The Viridian Sailing Center will host a 2026 Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21st.  This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, make some new friends, tour the center, and burn a few calories before you chow down at Thanksgiving. 

Details are as follows:

When: Saturday, November 21 | 8:00 AM

Where: Overlook Park Pavilion, next to the beach site.

Who: All Viridian Residents

Thanks to a generous donation from the Nehemiah Company, registration is FREE! Although there is no registration fee, please sign up in advance to help the Sailing Center estimate attendance.  You can register on the Viridian Life App (Events and Reservations) or by using the QR code below, which takes you to the Registration and Merchandise page on the Sailing Center website.  The Registration Link is at the bottom of the page after the event merchandise items.

The event will include two courses – one for a 5K run and one for a 1mile walk. 

This is a casual, honor-system event – there will be no race numbers or timing chips

There will be a rolling start, beginning at 8 am and continuing every 5-10 minutes

Water, hot chocolate and refreshments will be provided. The Beer Garden will be selling specialty coffees

Commemorative 2026 Turkey Trot T-shirts are just $10 each, sold at cost. Order through the Sailing Center website (Registration and Merchandise Page) in advance to reserve your preferred size.

A limited selection will also be available at the event for purchase by PayPal or credit card.

After the run, stop by the Viridian Sailing Center for a tour and see the improvements made over the past year, including the new kayak launch. It's a great opportunity to discover more about this wonderful neighborhood amenity!

They will also have a bargain sale of cool sailing merchandise on the dock. And don't forget: the Viridian Vendor Market opens at 10:00 AM at the LECC, just in time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping.

Come run, walk, and celebrate our community – gobble, gobble!