DURING current times:
The OC IRVINE TURKEY TROT is providing a SHIRT, MEDAL opportunity to motivate a MOVEment.
THIS is NOT an organized MASS event. But an organized way to allow single file or family group take turns on a public path. And PROVE that we can "demonstrate" healthy actions even in current circumstances. HERE we GO. Taking a STANCE that our health and well being is important to all of us.
EXCERCISE a choice to use a public path. We PROVIDE a shirt and a medal memento.
COURSE TIMES TABULATED FOR AGE DIVISION STANDINGS AND AWARDS POSTED BY NOON on THANKSGIVING.
BLING GALORE. Along with 2 choices of So Cal's best custom cast finisher medal, we have options of Festive themed Turkey race shirts. Get your friends and family together and kick off the holiday together! Guaranteed to be a picture perfect, healthy way to start celebrating THANKSGIVING DAY!
Have a mini appetite ?! Sign up for the Kid's Gobble Wobble or family friendly 1 Mile and run to those designated turn around. You must have a dash bib to do so.
This flat, friendly course is walker friendly and STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED. DOGS are NOT as it is a campus policy.
*. Awesome Custom Cast Medals.
*. Comfy event shirts for all.
*. Custom Race bibs.
* Chip timing for COURSE TABULATIONS
*. Division awards for top three male and female in each age division.
*. Trophies for top three overall finishers male and female.
*. Holiday vibe to jump start your Thanksgiving
1 Mile Turkey Dash: Make sure you end up with a 1 mile bib. Not a 5K. You also, can start anytime between 6:30am and 9am and turn around at the 1/2 mile point...the 1 Mile turn around. This division is a fun run/ walk and with competitive awards. 1 Mile's do get a finisher medal. This is great start for those who want a shorter distance to keep their whole tribe together. Look for the FUN DASH turn around sign. It’s and out and back course so you’ll see everyone both directions!
THE TURKEY TROT 5k: 6:30 to 9am Staggered Starts. Arrive any time between 6:30am and 8:30am and line up to start every 5 seconds. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A STAGGERED START SLOT
Gobble Wobble Kids courses: We will have a 100 yards and 400 yard play loop for you to run your kids on. Older kids can run two loops to make it 800m. Run with your kids. Wait until there is a slot 10 feet apart when you start. There is no formal, mass start for kids race this year just a GOBBLE WOBBLE course.
Gear up for race day and beyond during packet pickup hours and receive a free gift with purchase (no minimum required) for new and current Road Runner Sports VIP Family members.
Race Details
All participants receive a race bib, custom cast medal, event t-shirt, and chance to place in age divisions or win overall.
If you have a child that just wants to ride in a stroller with you on the 5k course, they can do so without registering. They will not receive a medal, bib, shirt. Only those with a bib will receive a medal.
Awards
Professional Chip timing and results for all 5k participants. Age Division awards will be given 3 deep in the following age categories: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, *70-74, *75-79, *80 and over. Yes! We split the final divisions to celebrate our 70 and over rock star field! We're happy to celebrate this growing category and look forward to seeing everyone earn their race bling!
Are you the DRESS up type? Recognition on FACEBOOK for the Best Dressed so come decked out and you may take home a prize!
Early Packet Pick Up: Optional
Packet Pick up will be held on Wednesday, November 25th from noon to 5 pm at Road Runner Sports in Laguna Hills.
24291 Avenida De La Carlota; Suite P-5; Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Pick up your bib and shirt at either Roadrunner Sports the day before, or Thanksgiving morning at IVC at the race start area.
One person can pick up for others. Masks and standing 6 feet apart required at both pick up locations.
Walk up registration accepted at early packet pick and on race day morning.Shirts and Shirts sizes are not guaranteed for walk up registration
Race Day Pick Up:
You may pick up your race bib and t-shirt on race day from 6:30 am to 8:30 am at new LOCATION
Takes place rain or shine.
FAQ's
Are dogs allowed? Due to college's policy, dogs are not allowed.
For more information visit our website RunOCTurkeyTrot.com and follow us on FACEBOOK (Orange County Turkey Trot). Have questions, email either event director Caren Ware or contact Cindy Chong on the contact us button of RUNOCTURKEYTROT.com
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