Events
Grand Prairie Turket Trot 5K
Place
2410 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX US 75050
Description
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Grand Prairie Turkey 5K and Virtual Race!
Lace up your running shoes and take part in our exciting event, perfect for the whole family. Whether you prefer running or walking, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere, you're sure to have a great time.
For those who can't attend in person, join us virtually! Registration includes a special race Long Sleeve T-Shirt and a finisher's medal for all participants. Make sure to grab a slice of delicious sweet potato or pumpkin pie before leaving the finish line.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Packet pickup: Arrive at race location no later than 6:15 am to help give out race packets and shirts.
-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.
Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!
PACKET PICKUP:
Pre-Packet Pickup:
Location: Grand Prairie Chamber Of Commerce
900 Conover Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Date: Thursday November 26th
Time: 3pm-6pm
Race Day Schedule: November 28th
7:00 am - Packet Pickup & Registration
7:30 am – Warm Up
7:45 am – Registration CLOSES (No-Exception)
8:00 am – 5K Start
9:15 am – 5K AWARDS
9:30 am- Course Closes
You can pick up packets for up to 5 participants at a time!
AWARDS
Male and Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:
10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.
In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, 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
Who's you're favorite charity? We would love to consider your charity in the our future events.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Benefiting Grand Prairie United Charities Food Pantry
We are asking on behalf of Grand Prairie Unities Charities Food Pantry for In Kind donations such as non-perishable food items. They are REALLY in need of soup of any kind. Please spread the word and help us help this organization as they help feed those in need. You can bring these items to pre-packet pickup or on race day. Someone from the Food Pantry will be there on race day to collect those items. No item is too little!
RACE SWAG
Course Map
FAQS
IS THIS A TIMED EVENT?
Yes.
CAN I PICK UP A PACKET FOR FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER?
Yes. You can pick up for 5 participants at a time.
ARE SPECTATORS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT?
Yes. Come and cheer everyone on.
IS THERE A FEE FOR ENTERING THE PARK?
Parking is free.
ARE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS?
Yes. For the safety of all, we ask that strollers and wheelchairs start at the back of the pack to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 1-hour course time limit.
IS THE RACE OPEN TO WALKERS?
Of Course. however, please be courteous of others and start at the back of the crowd to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 1-hour time limit.
IS THE COURSE HILLY OR FLAT?
Flat.
CAN I BE GUARANTEED MY SHIRT SIZE?
LRC does our very best to ensure you receive the shirt size you selected at registration. You are allowed to change shirt size when packet pickup closes on RACE DAY. Please be advised that shirts are ordered well in advance and the sizes provided are used as estimates to complete the pre-race bulk order. For the best chance of receiving your registered size, please pick up your packet as early as possible. We recommend NOT waiting until RACE DAY. Due to COVID-19, shirt exchanges will NOT be allowed RACE DAY (after packet pick-up closes) Shirts WILL NOT be mailed under any circumstance.
WILL THERE BE A PLACE TO CHECK PERSONAL BELONGINGS?
YES. There will be a BAG Check table located near Packet Pickup.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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