Want to work out before you pig out — and help a good cause? These fun runs are for you

Before you get to stuffing your stomach with turkey this Thanksgiving, the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County is asking for your help providing to the less fortunate with these three fun runs.

South County Turkey Trot

The 6th Annual South County Turkey Trot will take place in Pismo Beach at the South side of the pier Thursday; check-in begins at 8 a.m.

The trot includes a 1 mile, 5K and 10K, according to a news release. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a short leash.

The event is free, and no registration is required. T-Shirts and baseball caps will be for sale at the event, with all proceeds from those going to the Food Bank.

The annual event is held in memory of Christine Allen, who was killed in a rock slide while camping with her family in southeastern Utah in 2013.

Gobble Wobble Fun Run

The 3rd Annual Gobble Wobble Fun Run, including a 2.5-mile walk and 5K run will be held at Laguna Lake Golf Course in San Luis Obispo; check in begins at 9 a.m.

Registration ranges between $5 for a child to $20 for a family of four. Bring in a non-perishable food item on the day of the event for a free child registration.

Call 805-781-7027 for more information.

Avila Beach Turkey Trot

The fun run includes a 2-mile walk and a 5-mile run in Avila Beach. Check in begins at 8 a.m. at the promenade on the corner of Front Street and San Francisco Street.

There’s no registration fee, though participants are encouraged to donate $20.

For more information on all three events, visit http://www.slofoodbank.org/events/turkey-trot.

This story was originally published November 22, 2017 at 3:29 PM with the headline "Want to work out before you pig out — and help a good cause? These fun runs are for you."