In Memory and Honor of Donny Teague
Organized by the Greater Forest City Business Alliance
The Greater Forest City Business Alliance is excited to announce our SECOND annual 5K and Community Walk to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, on the D & H Trail! The 5K race start is scheduled for 10 am with a 1 mile “Community Fun Walk” to follow immediately thereafter.
In January 2022, Forest City lost a longtime resident and “running icon”, Donny Teague at the age of 91. For all who knew Don, he was “always running”. He was known and will be remembered for his true love of the sport, boundless energy and his colorful and attention-grabbing outfits when hitting the pavement. He was also a faithful supporter, advocate, and statistician for the Forest City Regional Cross-Country Team, for more than 20 years. He was committed to the success of those student athletes and made sure each team member had the support they needed to cross the finish line. He was out on the course until they were in. We are honored to recognize Don with this event and beginning in 2023, the race will perpetually be named the “Forest City Teague Trail Trot”.
In line with Donny’s joy of running in, around and through Forest City and beyond, funds raised from this race will be earmarked to support projects connecting local commerce to our region’s outdoor experience. Specifically, in 2023, the GFCBA is working to support multiple community projects including the Center Street Park renovation, a seasonal video creation of our area to draw attention to us for travel and commerce and other projects to improve town aesthetics, such as a sculpture trail and an expanding mural program.
Additionally, we would like to make all our members and supporters aware that the Forest City Teague Trail Trot will be the ONLY exclusive GFCBA sponsored event offering sponsorship opportunities. We did not host the 80’s Jam in February, nor will we host a Poker Run in July, as in 2022. So, please consider supporting THIS event!
You can download a sponsorship form here and the marketing benefits that come with each level. There are a variety of ways to support the event, beyond monetary donations. We hope that you will consider supporting Forest City and this race!
Sincerely,
Suzanne Atcavage
GFCBA President & Race Director
