Runners take off from the starting line during last year’s Turkey Trot race in Parkersburg. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — The 47th annual Turkey Trot is set for a 9 a.m. sharp start time on Thanksgiving morning at Parkersburg’s City Park.

Runners and walkers are invited to come out for a 3-mile, out and back, start and finish inside of the park.

Early entry fee, if received by Nov. 20, is $20 and $25 per person afterward.

Runners and walkers can pick up their T-shirt from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and from 7-8:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving.

Sponsored by the River City Runners & Walkers Club, the first female and the first male to cross the finish line will receive a dressed turkey.

All registered participants will be eligible for door prizes, which will be posted at the finish line.

There’s a limit of one door prize per family while supplies last and they can be picked up at the recreation building.

For more information, email runsharon@hotmail.com, call 304-481-1741 or visit www.rivercityrunnersandwalkers.com and www.facebook.com/parkersburgturkeytrot.

Anyone wishing to register can do so online at https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Parkersburg.