Fun fact: The first trot took place in Buffalo, NY in 1896, making it one of the oldest foot races in the US. | Photo by the YMCA of Greater Louisville
Before gobbling up all that great Thanksgiving food, some of you might be lacing up your sneakers for a turkey trot.
Fun fact: The first trot took place in Buffalo, NY in 1896, making it one of the oldest foot races in the US.Photo
Features: Bamboo donuts at the finish line + a commemorative fleece hoodie or long-sleeve shirt
55th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Choose your stride and shake your tail feathers around a looped course that starts and finishes at the Northeast YMCA, passing by A.B. Sawyer Park and UofL’s Shelby Campus along the way.
Registration: $45
Features: Choice of a 5K or kids trot + event shirt and medal (register by Saturday, Nov. 15 to guarantee your shirt)
Features: Choice of a five-miler, 5K, or 1.25-mile run or walk, cash prizes + drawings, a costume contest, long-sleeve shirt and medal, plus free coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and apple cider
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Sunday, Nov. 16
Reset & Rise: One Day. All for You. | Sunday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Aug. 16 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bodhi Salt | $266+ | This monthly one-day wellness retreat is designed specifically for women who deserve a day to fully exhale, but it’s not just a spa day, it’s a deep, curated reset for your body and mind.*
Tuesday, Nov. 18
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Travel
SDF is among 40 airports around the nation impacted as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces flights by 10%. If you have upcoming travel plans, monitor your flight status closely. (CNBC)
Traffic
There will be intermittent lane closures on Bardstown Road between Bonnycastle Avenue and Taylorsville Road through December as crews strip and replace road lines. (WHAS11)
Sports
Racing Louisville’s head coach Bev Yanez has been nominated for National Women’s Soccer League coach of the year. Voting is open until tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Biz
After 134 years in business, Schimpff’s Confectionary is under new ownership — but it’s still in the family. Steve Shepherd, aka “Cousin Steve,” said he’s been waiting for this moment since he was 10 years old. (Louisville Business First)
Outdoors
There are 121 parks in Louisville — and one local has visited every single one. Mckenzie Gary made it his mission to see all the parks overseen by Louisville’s Parks and Recreation — and he shared it all on social media. (Courier Journal)
Award
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Sports
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The Buy
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Mashup Food Hall is kicking off its grand opening week this week. NuLu’s newest fixture features a coworking space and several food vendors, including Wiltshire, Coldsmoke Bagels, and Red Top Dogs.
I have been missing Coldsmoke’s veggie bagel sandwich since they closed the Logan Street Market location, so I’ll be the first in line.
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