Before the ovens preheat and the pies are sliced, Willamalane is giving Lane County a reason to lace up and take a lap. The Turkey Stuffer 5K returns to Lively Park on Thanksgiving morning for its 44th year, inviting runners, walkers and wobblers to shake off the holiday grogginess. “The Turkey Stuffer is one of Willamalane’s longest-running events. This year will be our 44th annual event,” says Whitney Hoshaw, Willamalane’s marketing and communications manager. Participants make their way through a flat neighborhood course, often in full festive attire. “Last year we had just over 1,200 registrations,” Hoshaw says. Many of those faces — and costumes — reappear annually. “We’ve got a lot of families who participate year over year, so when you get out to Turkey Stuffer, oftentimes you’ll

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