With Schulenburg Sausage Festival just around the corner, Turtle Wing Foundation is gearing up for their 4th Annual Wurst Run Ever. Becoming a new favorite for 5K enthusiasts in the area, the spring weather and festive mood of the day makes for a great reason for athletes of all abilities to lace up their runners and hit the streets. This 5K is for runners and walkers and will at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 6 in downtown Schulenburg. To check-in or register, participants should meet in front of the Old Galipp’s Supermarket (498 North Main Street). There will be a new route this year to avoid crossing the railroad tracks. Early registration is happening now at www.getmeregistered.com/WurstRunEver or registration forms are available at the Turtle Wing office (723 Upton Ave., Schulenburg). Day-of registration is available beginning at 8:00 am, but register by March 14 to guarantee you get a shirt in your size. Shirts and sizes will be while supplies last for those not pre-registered. The Wurst Run benefits Turtle Wing Foundation whose mission is “helping children with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential.” Turtle Wing Foundation serves families from Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties where they provide programming and support for Early Intervention, Supplemental Services and Community Education & Advocacy. For more information call Turtle Wing Foundation at (979)505-5090 or visit www.turtlewingfoundation.org.
