On Nov. 17, WTAMU students will gather behind the Virgil Henson Activities Center for the Turkey Fun Run.

“The Turkey Fun Run will begin at 5 o’clock, and registration will be out behind the Activity Center right before,” said Director of Recreational Sports Bill Craddock.

Students will meet behind the Activity Center and run east along Russell Long Blvd., turn right on 4th Ave and finally make another right on Hospital Road, returning to the AC.

“It’s a great opportunity for students to relieve a little stress before the Thanksgiving holiday, and have a good time,” said Craddock.

Rookies and veterans of the race look forward to the annual fall jog and its many benefits.

“I think it’s going to be fun, and a good way to get some exercise,” Tobie Browder, a freshman Pre-Physical Therapy major, said.  “Exercise can help people focus better in class, make better grades, have more energy, and feel better all around.”

Junior Advertising/Public Relations major Daniel Zewde also believes the Turkey Fun Run has positive benefits.

“It gets you active, you meet new people, and on top of that, it’s a lot of fun!” said Zewde.

Director Bill Craddock encourages everyone to celebrate the end of the semester and join in the run Nov. 17.