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The Horace Mann PTA is hosting its 6th annual Great Turkey Chase 5K & Fun Run, and we are so excited! This is one of the few opportunities we have during the school year where we can come together as a community - families, teachers, and neighbors - to celebrate our amazing school and faculty, as well as have a great time!
Why are we running? Over 75% of the PTA’s fundraising dollars go towards the salaries of many of our partner teachers and specialists – funds that are not provided by DCPS. The PTA also supports a myriad of initiatives, including educational programs like gardening and language, professional development opportunities, classroom enrichment, facility enhancements, and more! Each registered runner and donor makes a huge difference as we strive to further enhance our school. Help us make this year our biggest event yet!
And what's a race without a little competition? Our students are getting in on the fundraiser action by seeking donations from friends and extended family for ultimate bragging rights and a chance to win a Pajama Day and Pizza Party. During registration sign-up, runners will have an option to add a donation for the grade competition! Be sure to mention the name and grade of the students you're donating on behalf of, so they get credit.
Starting time is November 15th at 9:30AM (5K) and 9:40AM (1 Mile) from the Mann parking lot. Note: These runs will not be on a closed course so please keep to the sidewalks and practice caution while running through the neighborhood.
Sponsor a Runner
To help ensure all Centaurs (faculty and students) may participate in the event, please consider sponsoring a runner (or more). Choose the Sponsor a runner option! Registrations will be allocated to Mann staff and families with the assistance of the Principal based on need.
Your Donation Makes a Difference
$0
Raised of $20,000
T-shirt & Race Bib Deadlines
Your t-shirt size selections and printed racing bibs cannot be guaranteed if you register after 10/21.
Packet Pick Up
Race packets will be available for pick-up at Horace Mann at the following times. Race day will be busy so please pick up packets before race day, if possible.
Wednesday, November 11: 3:00 - 4:00pm (range, blue picnic tables)
Thursday, November 12: 8:30 - 9:00 am, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (range, blue picnic tables)
Friday, November 13: 8:30 - 9:00 am, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (range, blue picnic tables)
Sunday, November 15: 8:30 - 9:30 am (school's main entrance - Newark Ave)
Course Maps
Parking On Race Day & Course Information
The teacher lot will be closed for this event as it will serve as our racing hub and Newark Ave (in front of school) will be a no-parking zone. However, there is plenty of parking within the neighborhood.
This is NOT a closed race, meaning the roads will be open to traffic. Please stick to sidewalks where possible and be mindful of cars and roads rules.
The course will be marked with signs, sidewalk chalk and even a few enthusiastic teachers sprinkled throughout to help navigate you through the run. Be sure to say "Hi" to them as you pass by!
Race Day Schedule
8:30am - Race Day Packet Pick Up Begins
9:30am - 5K Start
9:40am - 1 Mile Start
Any questions? Contact us today!
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Race Location
Horace Mann Elementary School
4430 Newark St NW
Washington, DC 20016 US
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