Potential, the ultimate contradiction, the greatest blessing, the biggest curse. The very word defines promise and hope, but also disappointment and even despair when not realized. Potential without action, without effort, without determination, is only that, a concept bereft of depth and meaning.

We who gather here today, we who brave the elements, who dare to challenge our own physical capabilities, realize the magic of what is possible not only for what lies within us , but what can serve to transform and inspire others. Potential becomes the greatest blessing, not only when that first step, but also the next, which is the ultimate proof of our determination.

From our effort we enable the joy of doing, seeing the path that we have created. The purest form of joy is not what we create for ourselves, but what we give to others, for it is returned and magnified. But it all begins with the first step, yours. Your support changes that small piece of the world we inhabit for the better, especially for those less fortunate here.

Thank you, and God bless you.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Mark L. Sorice

The Turkey Trot is a 5K run/walk held every year in Greensburg, PA on Thanksgiving Day. This event was created by five friends who ran every day at lunch. They created a non-profit called Westmoreland Community Sharing to develop this race and 32 years later, their event is still going strong! When you participate in the trot, you are supporting multiple non-profits in your community.

Wednesday, November 22 from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA Gym, 101 S Maple Avenue
And
Thursday, November 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 N Main Street

Age Groups:

• Kids class (13 and under), 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.
• Clydesdale (>200 lbs.) is for runners only.

Awards:

• Top 3 overall male and female runners and walkers
• Top 3 overall Clydesdale runners
• Top 2 male and female runners and walkers in

• Timing service through a disposable chip.
• Timing option MUST be marked on registration (If not marked, participant will not be timed.
• Race chips are collected at the end of the race to recycle.

Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family, so bring them along for the CUP CHALLENGE.
Participate with your family, celebrate your high school spirit, or bring your coworkers and join in the fun!

• Unlimited family, high school, and corporate team members registered as a group in either the run or walk category.
• Top 3 finish times will be averaged together to determine the winner of the Bupp Family Cup, High School and Corporate Cup Trophy.
• Each member of your team will also be eligible in his/her individual age category.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MARKED & SUBMITTED TOGETHER AND RECEIVED PRIOR TO RACE DAY. CUP TEAM APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY!

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.