The annual Turkey Trot 5k, a fundraising event that is hosted by the United Way of Bartow County, took place on Nov. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Carterville Soccer Complex.

All proceeds go to United Way of Bartow County, an organization that assists individuals in the community with things such as educational and emotional support and helps disabled individuals in the community become self-supporting. Participants contribute by paying the $20 registration fee required to participate in the Turkey Trot.

Five participants finished this year’s event, three of which are students. Each participant who finished the marathon received a turkey to take home for Thanksgiving.

Scott Flynn, assistant professor of physical education and director of the Turkey Trot, stated “I think everyone who did it was glad they did. The hardest thing to do with many behaviors, especially health related, is to get off the couch and get going. Once you get going, most people are glad they did.”