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Sun November 17, 2024 Des Moines, IA 50315 US

Events

Turkey Trails

$15 - $40 9:00AM CST
Events: 1 Mile 5k 10k Kids Dash Virtual Race Volunteer then Run

Place

Grays Lake - Kruidenier Trail/Beach
2101 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA US 50315

Description

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
  • Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
  • Chip-timing with live results and awards
  • Free photos
  • Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
  • Plenty of fun!
    Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
    Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
    *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15
  • 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
  • 1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and a challenge pin!
  • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
     *Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt

Race SWAG

Running just for the bling, or the shirt? That's okay with us! We think we have the best around! Our race shirt is a custom, soft-style, tee and our finisher medal is always one of a kind.

*Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt! 

Our WHY

Fun.Family.Fitness
Bodies is built on the foundation of family, health, and unity. We may be small but strive to make a mighty impact on communities across the Midwest. We work hard to grow each year and want you to grow with us! Our family-friendly events are designed to keep our communities healthy, active, and united year-round. You, our customer, are the most important piece of Bodies. Without you, we wouldn’t be who we are today. Our mission to “Make a healthy impact in our communities” has allowed us to partner with amazing sponsors that continue to grow year after year. We look forward to the opportunities of the future and hope to see you all at race after race, crushing goals along with us. 

What to Expect

Awesome SWAG, ridiculously cool finisher medal, awards, vendors (as we said before, we are growing and always looking to add more vendors please email support@bodiesrc.com  to inquire about becoming a Bodies partner!), and AFTER PARTY! We work hard to create fun courses to run by partnering with local parks. This allows us to minimize our impact on the local community, from residents to businesses and even police. We do things a little differently so we can tailor our races to everyone that wants to come :) Whether you are an avid runner or just starting, you belong at Bodies Race Company! 

Volunteer with Us

Ready to make a difference and score some amazing perks? Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab in our top menu to join our incredible team and earn exclusive rewards!

Whether you're guiding runners as a Course Monitor, snapping unforgettable moments as a Finish Line Photographer, or leading the pack as a Lead Bike, you’ll receive a FREE shirt (if any are available after packet pick-up) and a race entry to a future event—perfect for you or as a gift! And if you're up for the challenge of volunteering at our half marathon, you'll double your reward with TWO FREE race entries for a future event.

Not running? No problem! You can opt out of the free race registration and choose a $20 Amazon gift card instead—perfect for treating yourself to some new gear or goodies!

Just arrive at least an hour before the race begins and check in at the registration tent to get started. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special and enjoy fantastic benefits! Let’s make this race unforgettable together! 🎉🏃‍♀️✨

Referral Program

Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup is always available on race day an hour and a half before the start of the race.

Pre Race Day Packet Pickup

11/16 from 5pm-7pm 

@ Genesis
1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines

If you need to switch to virtual please email support@bodiesrc.com BEFORE the event or come to packet pickup and pick up your items. If we are not notified prior to the event, items may not be available as we open items up after the event for late registrations.

Event Schedule

7:30-8:50 am Packet Pickup
8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 
9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Course Maps & Parking

5k Course Map

10k Course Map

Interactive Map

*Course is subject to change at any time due to course, permit, or volunteer restrictions. Our team will always work to provide you with the distance offered.

Age Group Awards

5k/10k - 
Male and Female Overall
Male and Female Masters (40+)
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:   
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
 
*Kid's Dash, 1 mile, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age group awards.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

All Bodies Race Company events proceed rain, shine, snow, or cold.  For that reason, we have a strict no-refund policy.  If you are unable to participate in the event, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal, and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details: https://bodiesracecompany.com/virtual-events/ 

This time of year the weather is iffy, but we will only cancel if our venue requires cancellation, or if there are ice hazards on the roads or course. Due to the time required for permitting we are not typically able to reschedule. If cancellation is necessary we will transfer everyone to virtual!

Virtual Race

Virtual Event participants are welcome to run any day, anytime, at the location of their choice! 

Your registration includes a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and shipping for your packet. Your packet will be mailed to you and will ship out the Wednesday after the race. You can upload your times starting the day of the event on the results page. You can also upload any photos in the "participant upload" album on the photos page!

Challenge yourself and earn great swag!

Frequently Asked Questions

For frequently asked questions and additional information, please visit our website at https://bodiesracecompany.com/ 

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