Although the warm training and racing days are numbered, there are plenty of events in November to keep us running.

Saturday's YMCA Turkey Trot 5K has been a Butler fall favorite for nearly 30 years and attracts racers seeking to end the season with a fast 5K time, friends gathering for one last run before winter hibernation and, with the inclusion of a kids mile, families looking for an exercise outing.

Butler's Turkey Trot offers a gently rolling course that begins at the YMCA . The run then loops through Memorial Park before returning to the warmth of the YMCA.

Although the race has special awards for YMCA members, it attracts a good number of non-members, too. The past five years have seen growth in participation with 2008 reaching 200 finishers.

You can register for the 29th Annual Butler Turkey Trot 5K at the Butler Family YMCA, 339 N. Washington St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The youth run begins at 9:45 with the 5K main event following at 10. For information call 724-287-4733 or e-mail jknauff@bcfymca.

• Sunday's Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K Race gives runners the opportunity to give thanks to those who serve. The run through Hampton Community Park benefits Operation Troop Appreciation, a nonprofit organization that supports troops stationed around the world. Proceeds from this event will send care packages to active duty soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Runners and walkers will benefit from a traffic-free and safe course because the event is held entirely within the boundaries of Hampton Community Park. The course is rolling and scenic with one major hill in the middle.

Participants will be treated to music and entertainment before, during and after the run.

Runners can contribute more than their entry fee to this good cause. Items such as CDs, DVDs, phone cards, etc. will be accepted at the race. Visit www.operationtroopappreciation.org to find out what other items are needed to fill a military unit's wish list.

The Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K starts at 9 a.m. Sunday. Arrive early to register and enjoy the pre-race festivities. For information, e-mail Gerardmac977@aol.com

• When is a run not a run? When it's Run the Lights Fun Run-Walk at Hartwood Acres Nov. 18.

Run the Lights takes runners and walkers on a tour through the Celebration of Lights. The event has become so crowded over its five-year history that there is little running room on the winding 3.5 mile course.

This year might be less packed because there is no set starting time for the event.

Admission opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8. Participants simply register at the Middle Road parking lot, run or walk the course, then return for hot drinks afterward.

Donations to Run the Lights benefit Project Bundle Up and other charities. Visit www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/hwfac.aspx or e-mail runthelights@verizon.net for information

Left out

The names of these runners were omitted from recently published Buffalo Creek Half Marathon race results: Emily Henderson, 1st 19 and under W, 1:58:32; Joshua Baker, 2nd 19 and under M, 1:42:59; Amy Baker, 1:55:21

Upcoming events

Saturday, 8 a.m.: Up-N-Running Group Run, Valencia. 724-898-2525 or www.runpa.com

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Hofacre 5K Run-Walk, Moon Township. Challenging course on RMU campus. 412-397-3426 or clarkj@rmu.edu

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.: Dirt Monster 5-Mile Trail Race and 1-Mile Trail Walk, North Park. Challenging course on dirt roads and unpaved trails starts at Grant Pavilion. 412-363-6231 or www.ocfwpa.org

Saturday, 10 a.m.: Pitcairn and Monroeville Lions Run for Sight 5K, Pitcairn. 412-856-9111 or jaiken2@juno.com

Sunday, 1 p.m.: Flight 93 Memorial 15K and 5K, Shanksville. 908-722-1200, ext. 226

Nov. 21, 9 a.m.: Fight for Life 5K, Apollo. Benefits American Cancer Society. 724-568-2517 or dzukas@cancer.org

Nov. 21, 9 a.m.: Armstrong YMCA Fall Classic 5K and 10k, Kittanning. Family registration discount. 724-545-9622 or jbecker@armstrongymca.org

Nov. 26, 8:15: Downtown YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, Pittsburgh. 412-227-6428 or pmccomb@ymcapgh.org

Nov. 26, 9 a.m.: Gobbler's Gallop 5K and 10K, Ellwood City. 724-758-6227 or joeandsidney@yahoo.com

Nov. 26, 9 a.m.: New Castle YMCA Thanksgiving 5K, New Castle. 724-658-4766 or migliano@ncymca.org

Nov. 26, 9:30 a.m.: Gobble Wobble 5K, Hermitage. Run at Buhl Farms Park. glackey@eglolaw.com

Nov. 28, 9 a.m.: Treesdale Turkey Trot 5K, Gibsonia. Run at Treesdale Golf and Country Club. 724-625-2220 or www.treesdalegolf.com

Race results

Erie Marathon, Sept. 13: Chuck Engle, 1st Overall M, 2:45:15; Melissa Pastore, 1st Overall W, 3:27:17; Leslie Kramer, 2nd Overall W, 3:29:20; David Terrill, Sr., 1st 50-55 M, 2:57:42; Erin Nicotra, 2nd 30-34 W, 3:39:33; Kiyoshi Hayakawa, 3:14:53; Kevin Recker, 3:25:05; Sualp Ozel, 4:24:09; James Hodgson, 4:26:35; William Lawson, 4:25:33; Becky Schmoll, 4:39:09; Rhonda Kuminkoski, 4:39:09; Stephen Cooper, 4:43:11; Michael Jones, 4:49:11; Carissa Schott, 4:49:02; Renae Callihan, 4:49:02; Matthew Callihan, 5:07:15; Dana Hogue, 5:45:38; Leslie Szal, 6:33:23

Erie Half Marathon, Sept. 13: Bryan Glass, 1st Overall M, 1:09:39; Joy Guardia, 1st Overall W, 1:29:10; Curt Grimm, 1st 60-64 M, 1:37:27; Cindy Grimm, 1st 55-59 W, 1:43:52; Stacy Juchno, 1st 30-34 W, 1:46:52; Tim Homan, 1:40:01; Ronald Schmoll, 1:45:50; Michael Glew, 1:48:12; Bob Fischer, 1:52:28; Bob Stanionis, 1:54:10; Sarah Harris, 1:55:05; Jason Chappell, 1:56:27; Cody Bauman, 2:00:45; Kim Keeley, 2:01:05; Pam Aldridge, 2:01:37; Dawnielle Minch, 2:09:39; Steven Mix, 2:09:43; Ron Hartle, 2:12:07; Stephanie Rodgers, 2:16:46; Nathan Steele, 2:17:47; Traci Schmoll, 2:18:17; John Nicotra, 2:23:30; Kim Swendson, 2:24:19; Rachel Rutkoski, 2:36:37; Rebecca McDonald, 2:37:30

Erie 5K, Sept. 13: Mark Courtney, 1st Overall M, 19:11; Kris Homan, 1st Overall W, 23:23; Matthew Hinterlang, 2nd 30-34 M, 26:27; Michele Mix, 39:50

Akron Marathon, Sept. 26: Richard Helimo, 1st Overall M, 2:27:21; Hirut Manderfro, 1st Overall W, 2:51:59; Alexius Kokkinakis, 3:27:55; John Armstrong, 3:28:50; Joel Christy, 3:40:23; Elsa Davis, 4:03:16; Gabriel Alexander, 4:14:36; Peter Ekstam, 4:25:55; Wayne Toy, 4:38:17

Akron Half Marathon, Sept. 26: Dustin Meeker, 1st Overall M, 1:13:02; Nicole Camp, 1st Overall W, 1:23:56; David Adams, 3rd 60-64 M, 1:49:05; Anthony Sunseri, 2:08:37; Patti Godsen, 2:11:04

Steamtown Marathon, Oct. 11: Kevin Borelli, 1st Overall M, 2:25:42; Yolanda Mercado, 1st Overall W, 2:50:19; Kiyoshi Hayakawa, 3:11:26; Jeff Lynn, 3:18:23; Ed Gavin, Jr., 3:33:48; Holly Bauer, 3:49:20; Chuck Lenns, 3:55:53; Todd Trofimuk, 3:59:02; Amanda Welte, 4:08:34; Francis Graytock, 4:31:28; Kim Keeley, 4:36:36; Michael Pisarski, 4:51:19Send comments and suggestions to: 435 Cherry Valley Road, Saxonburg, PA 16056. Phone: 724-352-4395. E-mail: lotzak@consolidated.netPat Neubert is the running columnist for the Butler Eagle.