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November 23, 2023 Garner, NC 27529 US Directions

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Thank you to everyone who made year seven so perfect: See you Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, 2024!

 

What is the Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K? 

The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garner’s White Deer and Lake Benson Parks.  Family and friends, both human and canine, gather to enjoy a brisk holiday morning run or walk through the parks to help raise money in support of Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected and abused animals in North Carolina. 

Race options include 5K and a 1M Fun Run. Both the 5K and 1M courses are relatively flat paved trails and the seasonal beauty of these two parks is spectacular. Thanksgiving themed costumes, decorated wagons, strollers and baby joggers are encouraged. Well socialized dogs are welcome on a 6’ or shorter leash - retractable leashes are not permitted. Virtual 'racers' are welcome to support us from a far and will receive a race shirt! 

Register Early! 

Since it's inception, The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K has been a very popular and well attended event.  The first year was capped at 500 participants and we sold out.  Last year we had 801 registrants, and we expect more for 2023!  This year's race will be limited to 1,000 participants.  

Registration fees increase as race day approaches, so register early!

Place

2400 Aversboro Rd
Garner, NC US 27529

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.freedom-ride.org.

Race Contact Info

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Long Road Trip - $2K

Advertising donated

Award donation

Runners' Bags

Head out the car window - $1K

Riding shot gun! $500

Water Station - $400

Along for the ride - $300

In Kind Donations

Valued Sponsors

Raffles

Each person regitered for the 5K or the one mile get 5 raffle tickets! Additional tickets will be for sale at the race! Some of the prizes follow:

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1. OUR PLACE WINE: TOASTED HEAD CHARDONNAY,
PEDRONCELLI ZINFANDEL, 2 LAVENDER WINE GLASSES,
CHOCOLATES- retail-$90

2. MEOW KITTY : KITTY TOYS, TREATS, FOOD, BOWL,
COLLARS, BLANKET-retail-$40

3. DUKE DOGGIE AND DADDY: FLAG, MOUSE PAD, COLLAR,
MENS NECKTIE, WATER BOTTLE ALL STAR LARGE DOG
PARKA- ALL DUKE. Retail-$110

4. TAKE TIME TO PAWS: FEMUR BONE, DOG TREATS, PIEDRA
CREEK ZINFANDEL, WINE GLASS, TAKE TIME TO PAWS
METAL TREAT BIN, DOG TOY- retail-$70

5. UNLIMITED PILATES FOR ONE MONTH, DISTRICT 7 PINOT
NOIR, WINE GLASS, CHOCOLATES (not sure of value)

6. DOGGIE BIRTHDAY BASH: HB BANNER, PIN, NAPKINS,
PLATES, HB CHEW DONIT, POOCH CAKE MIX, POOCH ICE
CREAM MIX, PULL TOY, FEMUR BONE, BONE SHAPED
CAKE PAN FRISBEE. Retail-$95

7. INDULGE- HAND PAINTED WINE GLASS, J.LOHR CABERNET,
HEATHER LEIGH DESIGNS PAW PRINT EARRINGS (earring
VALUE-30). Retail- $80

8. GIN BIN- NEW AMSTERDAM GIN, SNOW GLOBE COCKTAIL
SYRUP, DRINK UP HOLIDAY FLASK, GOURMET TONIC , KEY
LINE JUICE, APPLE MARTINI MIXER. Retail -$65

9. SNACKS, WINE AND A MOVIE- MATVA SAUVIGNON
BLANC, 2 WINE GLASSES, PRETZEL CHIPS, CHOCOLATE
COVERED BLUEBERRIES, CHOCOLATES, POPCORN. Retail-
$60

10. GOURMET TITOS- TITO VODKA, METAL SHAKER,
CRANBERRY COSMO, STRAINER, SUGAR PLUM GLASS
RIMMER, OLIVES, TABASCO CHOCOLATES. Retail- $120

11. BIG HAZE BEAUTY BOX- SUGAR SCRUB, NATURAL
SPRITZERS, ESSENTIAL OIL SOAPS, ALL PURPOSE SALVES,
GLITTER BAG. Retail- $60

12. COFFEE AND DOG TIME- SEATTLE BEST COFFEE, KEEN
CANTEEN MUG, GOURMET WAFRS, PAW PRINT TRAVEL
MUG,PORTABLE DOG BOWLS, PLUSH THROW. Retail- $85

13. HOLIDAY BAKING- ROCKIN CHRISTMAS CD, STOCKING KEY
RING, COOKIE CUTTERS, HD COLLECTOR ORNAMENT,

SNOWMAN ORNAMENT, RED AND GREEN WHISKS,
SNOWMAN BOTTLE COVER, RED BLANKET AND
CHOCOLATES. Retail- $85

14. HOLIDAY TREATS AND WINE- ROBERT MONDAVI PINOT
GRIGIO, 2 WINE GLASSES, HICKORY FARMS ITEMS,
CHEESES, CHEESE KNIVES, CRACKERS, CHOCOLATE. Retail-
$90

15. PORTO EXTRAORDINAIRE- SANDEMAN RUBY PORT, TWO
GLASSES, HICKORY FARMS BEEF SAMPLER, CHOCOLATES.
Retail- $65

16. GIRL SOUL- ASSORTED TEAS, HOPE ANCHORS SOUL CUP,
STRONG WOMAN CARD, WRIING PAD, SOUL SISTER MUG,
HISSY FIT PLAQUE, PEAR CANDLE, 1 PAIR OF HEATHER
LEIGH EARRINGS. Retail- $70

17. HOME SWEET HOME- 2 FRR GLASSES, BOTTLE OPENER,
WHITE PUMPKIN CANDLE, PAWS CUBBIES, MEASURING
CUPS, MEASURING SPOONS, CHEESE KNIFE SPREADERS,
FAMILY FRAME, CUTTING BOARD. Retail-$120

18. SPARKLING TO THE MAX- 6 SPARKLING WINE
SAMPLERS, ASPARAGUS SPEARS, CRISPS, WAFERS,
HORSERADISH, OLIVES, DIPPING SAUCE, MARMALADE
AND CHOCOLATES. Retail;- $200

19. LARGE DOG BASKET- BLANKET, FEMUR BONE, TRAVEL
MUG, SOCKS, BALLS, KURGO HALTER, LEATHER COLLAR,
MAX AND NEO LEASH, FRISBEE. Retail- $120

20. THINK PINK MEDIUM TO LARGE GIRL DOGGIE- BLANKET,
PINK LEASH, HARNESSES, NYLABONE, DOG GOGGLES, AND
TREATS OF COURSE. Retail; $50

21. THINK PINK SMALL BUDDY- CAMO BOOTS, DOG SOCKS,
CUBBIE HOLDER, PINK COLLAR, PINK GLASS BOWL,
UNIQUE STYLE PINK PAWS, HANDMADE COLLAR AND TIE,
PINK LEASH. Retail- $75

22. LOVE OF DOGS- STUFFED TOY, LOVE OF DOGS BOOK,
TREATS, TRAVEL MUG. WET AND DRY SHAMPOOS,
COMPANION LEASH, FEMUR BONE, HUGO AND HUDSON
HALTER. Retail-$80

23. PUPPY LOVE- PUPPY BOOK, SQUEEKY TOY, 2 NEW
FASHION PUPPY COLLARS, EXTRA SMALL BOOTIES,
RECOVERY DOG SHIRT FOR SPAY/ NEUTER, PAW PRINT
BLANKET, LONG LEASH FPR TRAINING. Retail- $120

24. PAMPERED LADY— GLASS SOAP DISH, BATH BOMBS,
LOTIONS, MASKS, BODY SCRUB, FINGER SACHETS, BIG
HAZE SOAP. Retail- $45

25. COSMOTITO- TITO VODKA, SHAKER, PINK COSMO MIX,
CRANBERRY COSMO MIXER, CHOCOLATES, ICE BUCKET
HOLDER FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Retail- $75

26. JAVE TIME— PEETS COFFEE-2 LBS, KEURIG PEETS, COFFEE
MUGS, PAR PRINT TRAVEL MUG, MATCHA TEA, DOG
MOM PEN. Retail- $85

27. KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN - $20.00 GIFT
CERTIFICATE TO CRAZY AND CUTE CRAFTS, STAR WARS
PUZZLE, GROOVY WATER BOTTLE, SPORT FANNY PACK,
FUN PHOTO FRAME, PAINTBRUSHES, PAINTS, CHALK,
KIRKS FOLLY FIGURE, CANDY, FUN BIN FOR STORAGE.
Retail $85

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Long Road Trip - $2K
Advertising donated
Award donation
Runners' Bags
Head out the car window - $1K
Riding shot gun! $500
Water Station - $400
Along for the ride - $300
In Kind Donations
Valued Sponsors

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