Annual Turkey Day 5k draws crowd of givers in Jackson

The 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K was sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Nov. 24 in Jackson. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year, benefitting the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).

Ben Greer, Brooke Greer, Jenn Porter, and Josh Porter participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.  Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Ben Greer, Brooke Greer, Jenn Porter, and Josh Porter participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).

Trading a leisurely Thanksgiving morning for a brisk 5k run, participants put those in need first by raising funds for the nonprofit, which provides food, hope and faith for those in need.

Family and friends came out to support Aidan Klonowski and Kristin Klonowski as they participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.  Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Family and friends came out to support Aidan Klonowski and Kristin Klonowski as they participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).

"RIFA is so thankful for the donations received from this event. Because of the support of our community, we are able to continue to reach out with the love of Christ to provide spiritual and physical nourishment," race organizers said.

Family and friends came out to support Clara Barrow,, W Barrow, V Barrow, and William Barrow as they participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Family and friends came out to support Clara Barrow,, W Barrow, V Barrow, and William Barrow as they participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Family and friends came out to support Asia Conley and Vincent Conley as they participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.  Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Family and friends came out to support Asia Conley and Vincent Conley as they participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Heather Durham celebrates as she crosses the finish line during the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.  Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Heather Durham celebrates as she crosses the finish line during the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Danny Phan, Kaden Mosley, and Nathan Smith led the way at the beginning of the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.  Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Danny Phan, Kaden Mosley, and Nathan Smith led the way at the beginning of the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Jamie Cantrell and Margaret Campbell participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee.  Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).
Jamie Cantrell and Margaret Campbell participated in the 18th Annual Turkey Day 5K sponsored by Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. Over 600 runners participate in the event each year which is held to benefit the Regional Inter-faith Association (RIFA).

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