Dozens give thanks by going for a run in Martinsville

Annual Turkey Day 5K held Thursday morning

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Dozens of people in Southside gave thanks Thursday morning by going for a run.

Martinsville held its annual Turkey Day 5K, where people could run or walk to the finish line.

Participants started at the YMCA, running through the streets as their friends and family cheered them on, before crossing the finish line back at the Y.

Runners said the support from their friends and families is part of why they're thankful.

"I'm thankful for friends, family, my girlfriend, just everything. The ability to run, be healthy," Joel Johnston said.

"I'm definitely thankful for my friends, family, people who have supported me all throughout my life," Justin France said.

Other runners said their friends' and families' support inspires them every day.