Events
Turkey Day 5k
Place
Frostburg, MD US 21532
Description
The 28th Annual Turkey 5k will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th at Mountain Ridge High School.
This is a 5k run or walk. Both events will cover the entire 5k course.
Race starts at 9:00am.
Packet pick-up and registration will begin at 7:30am in the school cafeteria.
ADULTS: $25.00*
STUDENTS: $20.00*
*Price does not reflect the processing fee.
In order to receive a race t-shirt, you must register by November 16th.
After that date, the price WILL NOT increase. The prices remain the same on race day.
However, those registering after November 16th will not receive a t-shirt.
Age groups:
1-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39. 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70<
AWARDS: Pumpkin pies are presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Overall Male and Female finishers will receive an additional prize.
The proceeds from this race benefit the Mountain Ridge Running Programs.
Race Contact Info
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Course Map
The race begins and ends in the bus lane at Mountain Ridge High School. The start of the race follows the road around the school and takes a left onto Washington Street. This section is flat. Runners will travel downhill by turning left on Green Street. At the bottom of the hill, racers will take a left into Frostburg Memorial Park for a challenging loop through the cemetery. The loop will bring runners back to Green Street where they will run uphill before taking a right onto McCulloh Street. Halfway down McCulloh, the race takes and uphill left on Cemetery Road back to Washington Street. Racers will take a right hand turn and head back towards the school. The race will head on a right hand turn at the school entrance road and head back to the stadium. Racers will take a lap around the track and exit through the stadium entrance gate headed towards the school. They will take a right and wrap around into the bus lane for the finish.
The course has a few hills, but they are long and challenging. The first mile is fast. The second mile is the toughest. The last mile only has a small uphill portion on Cemetery Road.
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