About the Burn off the Turkey 5K
The Burn off the Turkey 5K runs through Vista View Park in Fort Lauderdale, which gives the course a park setting rather than a street one. The timing is deliberate, right after the holiday, and the crowd reflects that: people shaking off a few days of eating, not chasing a personal best. Music is part of the morning.
Awards go to top overall finishers and to age group leaders, so there is a competitive layer if you want it. The start area is at the park, which tends to have room to spread out before and after the run.
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