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Turkey Trot registration now open

Registration is now open for the 2023 Peace Fusion Dance Society’s Fourth Annual Turkey Trot.

By Jordan Prentice

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Sports

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August 16, 2023

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The Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Sunday. ( Annual Turkey Trot FSJ, Facebook )

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Registration is now open for the Peace Fusion Dance Society’s Fourth Annual Turkey Trot.

According to Stride & Glide Sports’ website, the family-friendly “walk, trot, run” event takes place on Sunday, October 8th, which is also Thanksgiving Sunday.

The event is capped at 125 participants and will proceed rain or shine (or snow). Prizes will be awarded for overall male, female, best overall costume, and best team costume. Door prizes will be given out as well.

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This year’s Turkey Trot will feature new routes, consisting of a “Kid’s Dash,” along with three-kilometre, five-kilometre, and ten-kilometre races. The start and finish line is at Kin Park Pavillion in Fort St. John.

Registration is $45 non-refundable and closes at 5 p.m. on October 7th.

For more information or to register, visit the Annual Turkey Trot FSJ Facebook page or the Stride & Glide Sports website.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.