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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K

Saturday - November 23, 2024 Directions

Events

3.1 Miles

5K Run/Walk

$35 11/23 9:03AM EST
878 spots left. Price increases after November 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
6.2 Miles

10K Run/Walk

$40 11/23 9:00AM EST
878 spots left. Price increases after November 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
1 LAP!

Youth Fun Run

$15 11/23 8:30AM EST Registration ends November 23, 2024 at 8:45am EST
Open to ages 1 - 12.
DIY 5K

Phantom 5K

$30 Registration ends November 23, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
DIY 10K

Phantom 10K

$30 Registration ends November 23, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Description

IN-PERSON 5K, 10K, & Fun Run

The Hickory Foundation YMCA is excited to announce that we will celebrate the 24th Annual Hickory Turkey Trot 5K & 10K on Saturday - November 23rd, 2024. Proceeds from this race help the Y carry out its Mission to provide programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body to make Hickory a stronger community. Your race entry fee and generous Donations will help to continue this support in our community.

LOCATION:

Hickory Foundation YMCA
701 1st St NW
Hickory, NC 28601

SCHEDULE:

Packet Pickup & On-Site Registration: Friday, [November 22th] from 3:00-6:00pm
Race Day Registration: 7:00am-8:00am
Youth Fun Run Start Time: 8:30am
10K Start Time: 9:00am
5K Start Time: 9:03am
Please note 1 hour 30 minute cutoff time for all race participants to complete the race
Awards Ceremony: 11:00am* <= To be held in the C.O. Miller Teen Center on the Hickory Foundation YMCA grounds
**To be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by November 8th** 

YOUTH FUN RUN

Kids, ages 12 & Under The course will take place in the field behind the Hickory Foundation YMCA. The Kids’ Fun Run begins at 8:30. Parents are welcome to join! Bring on the little Turkeys." 

ENTRY FEES:

5K & 10K Entry Fee:
July 8 - September 1 => $30/$35   
September 2 - November 12 => $35/$40
November 13 - Race Day => $45/$50


Youth Fun Run Entry Fee
:
August 1 - Race Day => $15

CORPORATE TEAM MEMBERS => Please contact your Team Manager for Registration Details


^ALL FINISHERS who register before November 8th will receive a custom t-shirt! 


AGE GROUPS & AWARDS [5K & 10K]

Top Male & Female of 5K & 10K Winners 
-One month YMCA membership for free!
-A turkey! (No really - the Overall Winners get a frozen turkey!)
-A trophy!
-Overall winners are not eligible for Age Group awards


The Top Three Male & Female finishers in the following Age Groups will receive a Custom Pint Glass!
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, *70 +
*Special presentation for the oldest male and female participants in both the 5K and 10K


The Top Three Male & Female finishers in the following Age Groups will receive a medal!
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19

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PHANTOM 5K & 10K

Phantom 5K & 10K
This “Do It Yourself” event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient and safe for you and your families. Run a local 5K or 10K route (like the Turkey Trot courses), around the block, on trails,12.5 laps around the track, or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in North Carolina - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun.  Must register by November 8th to receive a race t-shirt.

PHANTOM 5K & 10K Entry Fee:
July 1 - Race Day => $30

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RUN FOR FREE!

REFERRAL PROGRAM

Do you want a FREE ENTRY?  It's Simple - AFTER you’ve registered - a "Refer Your Friends!" pop-up will appear - Post, Tweet, and/or email the message to everyone you know.

OR Later -  share your unique link found in your RunSignUp Confirmation E-mail = "Remember to invite your friends..."
When they use your link to sign up - you'll be refunded $10 for the first three (3) friends who register for the 5K Run, 5/10K Phantom and $15 for the 10K. Then $5 for the next two (2) and so on until your registration is FREE! [Free is Good!!]

Fine Print: The intial registration processing fee will not be refunded, you can not go below $0, refunds will not apply to Add-Ons, Purchases, Donations or the Fun Run. Funds will be refunded, within 3-4 business day, to the credit card used for the initial registration.

Invite your friends, family, and/or running buddies out for a Trot!

OR... even better! Make a Donation of $100 or more and Your Entry Is Free!!  (Valid for single individual registrations only.)

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Place

Hickory Foundation YMCA

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.ymcacv.org/turkeytrot.

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