A Douglas running club is bringing back a beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition with a new community 5K that gives back to those in need.

The Douglas Run Club is hosting Cochise County's only Thanksgiving Day walk and run this Thursday, reviving a tradition in Douglas that ended years ago. The free event has already attracted 130 participants, with 70 spots still available.

"The community is excited about it. We're excited, and we've seen how everybody's been working together with us to be able to bring it back," said Laura Franco, organizer of the Douglas Run Club.

Franco, who created both the running club and the Thanksgiving event, said the overwhelming response exceeded expectations.

"We thought there was an interest, but we didn't think so many people would sign up or be so proactive

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