GCSOM Turkey Trot

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Mission: At Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM), our mission is to "serve society using a community-based, patient-centered, interprofessional, and evidence-based model."
• Community Commitment: As part of our commitment to the community, we are organizing the 15th annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K walk/run to benefit Friends of the Poor.
• Date: This year’s event will take place Sunday, November 3rd!
• Location: The race starts at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and makes its way down to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

🗓️ Race Details

• Start Time: The race will start at 8am.
• Registration: Support the community by registering for our 5K walk/run for $30 or our 10K walk/run for $40.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until November 1st at noon. On-site registration will be available at an increased price.
• Race Material Pick-Up: We encourage everyone to pick up their race material on Saturday, November 2nd from noon to 4 PM in the GCSOM lobby (525 Pine Street).

👶 Tiny Trot

• Activity: The event will include a Tiny Trot, featuring a fun Turkey Trot relay for kids of all ages!
• Craft Supplies: Supplies will be provided for a themed craft to be completed on race day!

❤️ Beneficiary Information

• Friends of the Poor: Turkey Trot benefits Friends of the Poor, a non-profit agency that has served the Scranton area since 1986.
• Mission: The organization seeks to ease the burden of living in poverty and enhance the quality of life for all.
• Services: They operate eight food pantries, and offer clothing, furniture, household items, utility assistance, medical transportation, summer camps, after-school programs, among other programs.
• More Information: More information about other ways to support Turkey Trot and Friends of the Poor, T-shirt pickup, and the award ceremony will be posted at geisinger.edu/TurkeyTrot.

🌐 Learn More

• Impact: If you would like to learn more about the impact that Friends of the Poor has on our local community, visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com.
• Thank You: Thank you to AllOne Charities for their partnership!

🏆 Awards and Results

• Results: Results will be announced following the completion of the 5K/10K.
• Awards: Awards will be given to the top overall male and female for both races.
• Age Categories: Awards for the top male and female in each age category below for each race:
• 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

🔗 Race Link

• Information: For more details, visit GCSOM Turkey Trot Registration.