This Thanksgiving, get the family up and out the door to start this most indulgent holiday off the healthy way with the annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk.

Organized by Lincoln County Spark, the Trot will be hosted at Ocean Blue Fitness on School Street in Damariscotta.

The run/walk starts at 9 a.m. but this year, we are excited to partner with the great team at Ocean Blue Fitness for an extra special warm-up starting at 8:30. All participants will be greeted with hot chocolate, coffee and treats at the end. Friendly dogs and strollers are always welcome. There will be plenty of parking available on-site as well.

The Turkey Trot is kicking off our first ever Healthy Holiday 5K series! Mark your calendars for the Jingle Bell Jog on Dec. 18 starting at 10 a.m. at the Newcastle Publick House and then on Jan. 1, 2017 for the Fresh Start 5K at 10 am; location to be determined. Everyone who completes all three races will be awarded a commemorative medal!

Registration for each individual event is $10 per person or you can register for all three up front for $25. All of the registration fees will be donated to F.A.R.M.S whose mission is to provide education about good nutrition and the role of local farms in promoting healthy, sustainable communities; to promote and facilitate farm to institution purchasing and provide guidance and support to families that will increase the household consumption of locally grown produce and to offer hands-on experiences for people of all ages to develop expertise in cooking and gardening and a passion for healthier living, as well as provide a place where local farmers, chefs, medical practitioners, and other community members can share their own knowledge and expertise.

A huge thank you to First National Bank for being this year’s Healthy Holiday 5K Series Sponsor.

For more information about all of Spark’s fun upcoming events, “like” them on Facebook or send an email to lincolncountyspark@gmail.com.

The mission of Lincoln County Spark is to provide an avenue to connect people to each other and the communities where we live, work and play through social events, healthy activities and community involvement.