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Thanksgiving Point, Utah’s cultural gathering place, is hosting its first Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 24, to benefit the recently announced Museum of Natural Curiosity.

The Half Marathon kicks off at 7 a.m. at Water Tower Plaza and leads runners through Thanksgiving Point’s Gardens at the height of the annual Tulip Festival, the Thanksgiving Point golf course, the City of Lehi and the Jordan River Trail. The quarter-mile Kids Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. at Electric Park and trails through Thanksgiving Point’s Farm Country.

“What could be better than running through the breathtaking gardens and 250,000 tulips at full bloom?” said Craig Porter-Rollins, race organizer and CEO of LJCooper Capital Management LLC. “This is the first time Thanksgiving Point has held an event of this kind showcasing its beautiful property. The course will definitely set this race apart.”

One-hundred percent of race proceeds will benefit Thanksgiving Point’s Museum of Natural Curiosity project. The new museum will offer spaces for families to explore the world through play in a fun and educational environment. Three exhibit areas will cover topics ranging from science and art to the environment and world cultures.

Thanksgiving Point is offering $3,000 in prize money for open division runners. Awards will be given to the top runners in all divisions and each participant receives a race shirt and gift bag.

Half Marathon registration is $45 per runner, with discounts available for multiple registrations. Registration for the Kids Fun Run is $15. Corporate pricing is also available by contacting Thanksgiving Point at (801) 768-7433.

Runners can register online at www.active.com, search words “Thanksgiving Point.” Additional information is available at www.thanksgivingpoint.org.

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