The 10th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k (Run/Walk)

The 10th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k (Run/Walk) Race Information

<p>Get ready for it.... THIS YEAR MARKS THE <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>10TH</strong></span> ANNUAL SAVAGE FAMILY TURKEY TROT!!  It amazes me what we have accomplished as a community.  I had no idea that this race would make such an impact on the families of South Portland and I have all of you to thank for it!! </p> <p>My kids (who were almost 7 yrs old at the time) and I decided to create this Thanksgiving morning event back in 2016 to honor their dad Nathan. Nathan was an avid runner, biker, triathlete and family man who lost his life to a fatal heart attack on July 2, 2016,  just three weeks before he was set to compete in his first full Ironman event, and just months prior to his 40th birthday.  </p> <p>We work solely as volunteers and give 100% of our profits back to the kids of South Portland.  Most of the money has gone to the Nathan Savage Memorial Fund, a scholarship account through the South Portland Community Center that gives financial assistance to any child wanting to participate in one of their youth development programs.  It has been a huge success.  We also have given to such things as The South Portland Food Cupboard, The SoPo Skate Park, local soccer scholarships, shoe donations, etc.</p> <p>SINCE 2016 WE HAVE DONATED OVER $100K BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!!!</p> <p>I would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support, as their donations pay for the cost of the race so that your registration fees go directly to the kids! </p> <p>Let&#39;s get out there and make this the best year ever!! Stay tuned for possible fun events, prizes, etc. I want to celebrate this big event and I know my Nathan wouldn&#39;t want it any other way. </p> <p>Thank you, thank you, thank you...</p> <p>Nellie, Reese, Maizie, and Charlie Savage</p>