Q: What time do the Events start?
A: The 5K Fun Run starts promptly at 8:00 A.M. The BRC Kids 1/3 mile fun run starts promptly at 7:30 A.M. Streamline your fun day with early check-in on Tuesday November 24th, or Wednesday the 25th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Fit2Run The Runners Superstore 4951 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton FL.
The Thanksgiving morning check-in begins at 7:00 A.M. at Robinson Preserve South Entrance. Pre-purchased shirts will be available for pickup during early check-in times at Fit2Run The Runners Superstore 4951 Cortez Rd. West, or on day of event only.
Q: Can I register by mail?
A: No, only online and morning-of registration is available. The online registration fee is $15 for registrants 16 and over, $5 for ages 9-15, and free for ages 8 and under. The day-of registration fee increases to $20 per person, $5 for ages 9-15, and free for ages 8 and under. PLEASE NOTE: All registrations for minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult registration and require a waiver signed by a guardian or parent.
NOTE: On-site day of event registrations for the BRC Turkey Trot are ONLINE ONLY on your smartphone. Simply scan the QR codes provided at the event on Thanksgiving morning. However, there are NO on-site day-of event registrations for the BRC 1/3 Mile Kids Turkey Trot.
Q: Do runners get a shirt?
A: This is a charity event and therefore, does not have the usual freebies of a typical race. However, you may purchase our reasonably priced, custom BRC Turkey Trot performance t-shirts online during registration. Bibs and pre-purchased shirts are available for pickup on Tuesday November 24th, or Wednesday the 25th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Fit2Run The Runners Superstore 4951 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton FL. Bib and shirt pickups are also available at Check-in beginning at 7:00 A.M. on event day. Proceeds from the sale of shirts, and any additional donations, benefit our charities.
Q: How much is this event?
A: The age-based registration fee schedule is as follows: $15 for registrants 16 and over, $5 for ages 9-15, and free for ages 8 and under. PLEASE NOTE: All registrations for minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult registration and require a waiver signed by a guardian or parent.
Online Registration is now closed but will open on Friday, August 14th at 7:00AM
On-site day of event registration fee increases to $20 for registrants 16 and over, $5 for ages 9-15, and free for ages 8 and under.
NOTE: Day of event registrations are ONLINE ONLY on your smartphone. Simply scan the QR codes provided at the event on race day.
Q: I'm not sure if I'm registered, what should I do?
A: If you registered online, you received a confirmation email. Be sure to check your spam file if you cannot find the confirmation email. If you think you may have deleted the email, you can simply log in to your RunSignUp account and you will see the events for which you have registered.
What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds. Proceeds from this event are for the support of our charities: Food Bank of Manatee, Turning Points-Manatee, and the BRC Scholarship fund. In addition, we have a small, but mighty team that is working on all the details to produce this event safely for you and everyone in our community in attendance. We are incurring the expenses for production well before the day of the event, and therefore, we will not be able to provide a refund to you should you want to cancel your registration, or if the event itself has to be cancelled due to the weather, an act of God, or other unforeseen circumstances
Q:Can I buy race insurance for this event?
No, due to the nominal event fees, race insurance is not available for this event.
Q: How do I pick up my event packet?
A: Packets are available on Tuesday November 24th, or Wednesday the 25th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Fit2Run The Runners Superstore 4951 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton FL. Packets are also available for pickup at Check-in beginning at 7:00 A.M. on day of event.
Q. Are dogs allowed?
A. No, dogs are not allowed at this event. As a member of RRCA we observe all guidelines and recommendations related to safety. Dogs present a risk to other runners and with the narrow trails on our course, present a tripping hazard for participants. Dogs and crowds often don't mix, even with the best behaved dogs due to tripping hazards and unpredictable behavior. In crowded, unfamiliar places, even well-mannered dogs can become unpredictable and protective of their owner. All participants must sign a waiver stating "If I violate the safety guidelines, I accept legal responsibility for any injuries I may directly or indirectly cause to myself and/or others."
Q: Are strollers allowed?
A: Strollers are strongly discouraged at this event. As a member of RRCA we observe all guidelines and recommendations related to safety. Strollers present a risk to other runners, and the course in particular has various types of terrain including uneven terrain, rocks, shells, and narrow trails. Anyone with a stroller would need to understand that they need to line up at the very back of the starting line-up, and by signing the waiver "If I violate the safety guidelines, I accept responsibility for any injuries I may directly or indirectly cause to myself and/or others."
Q: Can I register on event day? PLEASE NOTE: Day of event registrations are ONLINE ONLY on your smartphone. Simply scan the QR codes provided at the event on race day.
A: We prefer that you register online ahead of time, please. Registration is now closed; it opens on August 14th. You can register on Thanksgiving morning, but the registration fee for the BRC Turkey Trot 3-Miler increases to $20 per person. $5 for ages 9-15, and free for ages 8 and under. PLEASE NOTE: All registrations for minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult registration and require a waiver signed by a guardian or parent.
Q: How is this event timed?
A: This event is not timed.
Q: Who benefits from this event?
A: Proceeds and donations from this event benefit the Food Bank of Manatee, Turning Points, and the BRC Scholarship Program.
