2022 Turkey Stampede 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk

A family event for a family day!  Thanksgiving is such a wonderful family time!  And a time of gratitude for all we have!

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 @ 8:30 am at the Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center, 200 East Jackson, Elkhart IN.

10K starts first at 8:30 am, 5K at 8:35 am with the Mile Walk @ 8: 38 am following as soon as the 5K people are through the gates. 

There are hundreds of people (men, women and children) who rely on the Faith Mission homeless shelter for accommodations, clothing, training and food. And this race is the biggest fundraiser for the Mission! Please know that your participation makes a huge difference!

Come join us in the morning for some fresh air and movement, before your festivities!  This is NOT intended to take up your entire morning- just come out- be with the community -  move a bit, work up an appetite and then get back to your plans!

Registration and Packet Pickup

Wednesday, November 23 from Noon - 6pm at the Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center, 200 East Jackson in Elkhart- Commons side

Thursday, November 24 from 6:30 am - 8:15 am on RACE DAY, Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center, 200 East Jackson in Elkhart- Commons side

We will have a few  2022 shirts for sale on a first come, first serve basis for $15.  In addition, we have shirts from 2021 race for $5. Cash or check for the shirts, please.

Schedule on Race Day- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24

6:30 am - 8:15 am    Registration/ Pack Pick up

8:15 am   Gather by  Start Line on Jackson @ Clark

8:20 am    Welcome and Prayer

8:22 am     Course Comments and Instructions

8:27 am     10K lines up in starting chute area on Jackson

8:30 am      10K only Starts

8:35 am      5K Turkey Rabbit is released with a 45 second head start- with 5K Runners first followed by walkers

8:38 am.     Mile Walk lead by Gobbles and Holly

There is no official awards ceremony, because we know people want to leave and get back to their day asap.  Results will be on the Monster Message Jumbotron and posted online at EpicRaceTiming.com and Stone Soup Promotions.   We are continuing the tradition of the coveted gravy boat awards to the top 3 MF in both the 5K and 10K in addition to gift cards from Fleet Feet and free entries into 2023 race. Additionally, we offer $25 cash to the first male and female to Catch the Turkey! (Not a real turkey, we have a human dressed up as a turkey--honor system here.)

* Parking will be in the adjacent lots around Beacon Health & Aquatics. There is a huge lot by the Hacienda, Civic Plaza, Innova Credit Union and other small businesses close to the race start. 

The Start and Finish of the race will be in front of the new parking lot on Jackson @ Clark Street.

What's New in 2022?

All 10K and 5K participants are chip timed to simplify the registration process.  

There will be three lines at Packet Pick up/ Registration.

Line A: Registered before Thursday, November 18 (Formerly Pre-registered)

Line B: Registered ONLINE on or after Tuesday, November 22 up until you get to the counter

Line C: Onsite Paper forms 

Shirts are sold on a first come first serve basis to those who did not PRE-REGISTER.  $15 for 2022 and $5 for 2021

On RACE DAY- Cash/ check only for shirts. Make checks payable to Faith Mission of Elkhart