Hoffman Hall annual Turkey Trot
By Melissa R. Collum
The annual Hoffman Hall Turkey Trot will be taking place on November 24. On site registration is from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. According to Mike Ulrich, Prairie du Chien Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director, the event normally hosts between 100-200 people. “It cool because it is has become a family tradition for many people,” states Ulrich. “Kids come home the night before and then the entire family takes part in the run. In the past few years people have even been coming with their dogs.”
Runners are asked to bring a nonperishable food item, that will be donated to the Prairie du Chien Coulee Cap Food Pantry. The fee to participate is $5 per person or $10 per family, with the proceeds going to the Hoffman Hall Recreation Center. There is a raffle and door prizes donated by local businesses.
“With the cold weather, I hope people still come out,” comments Ulrich. “It is a chance to get some exercise before the big meal.”
The 3K/ 3.1 mile walk/run starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp and will begin at Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Wacouta, Prairie du Chien. For more information call (608) 326-7207.