Early Packet Pickup

📅 Wednesday

⏰ 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

📍Carpenter Trout building at Biemesderfer Stadium

Race Day Packet Pickup

📅 Thanksgiving Morning

⏰ 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

📍 Carpenter Trout building at Biemesderfer Stadium

Participants are encouraged to pick up their packet on Wednesday to avoid race morning lines.

Yes, Registration remains open online until 30 minutes before the start of the race.

Participants are encouraged to register by Sunday, Nov 23 as t-shirt will not be available to post-entries and a smoother race-day experience.

We recommend participants use the parking lot at James and Creek Drive. Signs on George Street will direct you to this area.  

Note: If you want to leave before the 5K run is completed, we strongly suggest parking in the lots behind the Millersville University Library.  Access to those lots is located on West Frederick St.  Most of the course will be closed to traffic until around 10:00am. 

Yes.

Indoor restroom facilities are available at Biemesderfer Stadium before and after the race.

No. Dogs and pets are not permitted on the course for the safety of all participants.

Yes.

While not prohibited, individuals are asked to participate in a safemanner. That includes following directions, being aware of the location of other participants and hearing any local road traffic in the area.

Yes. Strollers are welcome.

For the safety of all participants, those using strollers should line up toward the rear of the starting area and exercise caution throughout the event.

👨‍👩‍👧 Can I pick up a packet for a friend or family member?

Yes.

Participants may pick up race packets on behalf of family members and friends.

Please take a moment to verify that each participant receives the correct bib number and race packet. Wearing another participant’s bib may result in incorrect race results and awards.

Yes.

The Millersville Turkey Trot will be held rain or shine. Participants should dress appropriately for Thanksgiving morning weather conditions.

Should severe weather or other circumstances impact participant safety, updates will be communicated through official event channels.

During registration, participants may create a new team or join an existing team. 
Already registered? 

1. Sign In to RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. Navigate to Upcoming Events.
4. Click Manage Registration next to the registration you would like to add to a team
5. Click Group/Team on the left-hand sidebar
6. From the pop-up select Join Existing Group/Team
7. Either select a Group/Team from the dropdown or Search Groups/Teams
8. Click Continue

Details: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062681-join-an-existing-group

No.

Awards must be picked up on race day and will not be mailed.

Participants who are unable to stay for the awards ceremony may arrange for a friend or family member to pick up their award.

Head here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/145715

No.

Race bibs are non-transferable and may not be given to another participant.

Pre-registration, with t-shirt will close on Sunday, Nov 22, registration remains open online until 30 minutes before the start of the race.

Participants are encouraged to register early for preferred shirt sizes and a smoother race-day experience.

Every registered participant receives:

🎽 Official Millersville Turkey Trot race shirt 50/50 blend (if registered by 11/22)

🏅 Finisher medal

🔢 Custom race bib

⏱️ Professional chip timing and live results

🎟️ Entry into post-race raffle giveaways

🏆 Eligibility for overall and age group awards

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Everyone is welcome including:

• Runners
• Joggers
• Walkers - no matter how slow you wish to walk

Yes! This family friendly event is open to runners, joggers, and of course walkers

Thursday, November 26

• 7:30 am to 8:30 am - Packet Pick-up
• 8:20 am - Children's Fun Run
• 9:00 am - 5K Run
• 9:45 am - Awards
• 10:10 am - Random Awards

Participants will be assigned to starting sections based on projected finish time. Signage and volunteers will direct participants to the current starting area.

• Fasterst runners should line up near the front of the starting area
• All walkers and strollers should report to the back of the starting area

Proceeds from the Millersville Turkey Trot directly support a variety of local organizations, including:

• Millersville University Women's Cross Country & Track & Field Programs
• Penn Manor High School National Honor Society
• Penn Manor High School Cross Country Team
• Blue Rock Fire Department
• The Loft (Food Bank)
• Millersville University Campus Cupboard (Food Bank)

Participants are asked to help support local families this holiday season! All participants and spectators are encouraged to bring 2–3 non-perishable food items for donation.

Donated items will benefit:

• The Loft (Local Food Bank)
• Millersville University Campus Cupboard

Special Prize Drawing for Donors:

Everyone who donates food will be entered into an exclusive drawing held the morning of the race. Must be present to win!

NO REFUNDS! No Refunds should conditions prohibit conducting this event.