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Acworth’s Turkey Chase is Nov. 19

Nov. 19 is when Acworth's benefit Turkey Chase will be held 9-10 a.m. (Courtesy of Acworth)

Credit: City of Acworth

Credit: City of Acworth

Nov. 19 is when Acworth's benefit Turkey Chase will be held 9-10 a.m. (Courtesy of Acworth)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Nov 16, 2022

Acworth’s 14th annual Turkey Chase will take place 9-10 a.m. Nov. 19.

Registration is 7:30-8:45 a.m.

Rain or shine, the 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk will be held in Historic Downtown Acworth, 4835 N. Main St.

This event will benefit the Tackle Hunger program to help stock local food pantries during the holiday season.

Registration fees are $20, $10 or $5.

Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome.

All participants must bring a nonperishable food item on the day of the race to receive a race number and a t-shirt.

For more information or to register, visit AcworthTurkeyChase.com or contact Edwin Lacher at elacher@acworth.org.

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