Poultry Predictor Race on tap Nov. 17

The City of Redmond will present its annual Poultry Predictor Race at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 at Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 N.E. Redmond Road. Registration fee is $30 through Nov. 16 and $35 on race day (registration is from 9-9:45 a.m.).

The City of Redmond will present its annual Poultry Predictor Race at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 at Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 N.E. Redmond Road.

Registration fee is $30 through Nov. 16 and $35 on race day (registration is from 9-9:45 a.m.).

The all-ages race is open to all levels of runners. The five participants closest to their predicted finish time will receive a frozen turkey. There are no timing devices allowed on the course including mp3 players, iPods, or GPS watches. The only clock will be at the start/finish line. A professional timing company will chip time the event.

A portion of each registration will benefit The Ethiopia Project, whose mission is to fit gently worn and new footwear on those in need in the African nation of Ethiopia. They also put on races in Ethiopia in rural areas and are pursuing clean water, as well as school restoration projects. A collection bin for gently used shoes will be available at the event.

There are raffle prizes including another five turkeys and four pies to be awarded in a random raffle.

The four-mile out-and-back course starts at the Farrel McWhirter Park and runs along the scenic Puget Sound Energy Trail.