The Modoc Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th, at the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge. This three-mile walk/run starts at the refuge headquarters at 9:00 AM. For over 15 years, this annual event has successfully raised funds to provide gifts and other needs for local children in foster care. Due to this success, the event is shifting its focus this year to support another vulnerable population in Modoc County: our seniors. All funds raised will benefit the TEACH Senior Services Program, which works diligently with limited resources to provide essential assistance to our vulnerable senior citizens. Your contribution will make a significant difference in their lives. To participate in the Modoc Turkey Trot, the registration fee is $25 per person. You can pre-register at the TEACH Inc. office, located at 112 East 2nd Street in Alturas. If you register by November 17th, you will receive an event t-shirt and a goodie bag. Registration will also be available right up to the start of the event. Awards will be given in several categories, including fastest overall male and female, fastest 40–59-year-old, fastest over 60, fastest teen, fastest 9–12-year-old, and fastest under 9-year-old.
