Trot like a turkey

8th Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run

Mt Laurel Elementary School 

Nov. 15, 9 a.m. 

Why run for gold when you can run for turkey? 

Not many racers can say they were presented with a frozen turkey for crossing the finish line first, but those who run in Mt Laurel Elementary School’s annual Turkey Trot can say just that. 

“It was something that I had wanted to do, and then just decided one year to go for it,” said Allison Gulock, MLES physical education teacher. “It pretty much runs itself now, we’ve done it for so long.”

This marks the eighth annual Turkey Trot, and Gulock said they are hoping to beat last year’s participation, 250 people, this year. 

The 1-mile fun run kicks off Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. at MLES. Runners will race through Mt Laurel and make their way back to the school to cross the finish line.  

“We just wanted to do something with the community and fitness,” Gulock said. “Everyone looks forward to it. Our teachers participate really well and come out and help us.” 

By cheering on students, handing out water bottles and announcing awards at the end of the race, Gulock said the teachers at Mt Laurel really get involved with the run. And for good reason, because all proceeds from the run go right back to the P.E. program, providing gym equipment and track club incentives.  

Every Tuesday, Gulock said Mt Laurel students work hard in a track club program at the school, and this race is another opportunity for kids to show off and run. Every child will also receive a turkey bead for their track club necklace and a ribbon for participating. 

For more information, contact Allison Gulock or Lisa Bagley at Mt Laurel Elementary.