Events
Description
Webster Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28, 2024
10:00am | 2.5 or 4.4 Miles
Parkview Lodge, Webster Park
Webster Turkey Trot - Celebrating 53 years!
A Local Thanksgiving Day Classic since 1972!
4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run (In-Person and Virtual Options)
Join the Webster Turkey Trot Facebook Group Page here for updates and Trotty conversation.
This 53-year-old tradition of Webster, NY was started by Jim May, former English Teacher, in Webster. Jim May started this event as a practice run for his Cross Country Team, as a way for them to get a workout on Thanksgiving Day. As the years progressed, the event grew to what it is today. Jim May’s former Cross Country Runner, Dave Boutillier, took over the reins of the race in the late 90′s under his Race Directing Company, YellowJacket Racing. Each year this race reminds Dave and many other former Webster residents of their youth and running the event annually.
Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!! Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Please just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk.
Your (in person) Race Registration Includes
- Electronic RFID timing
- Your choice of a custom tote bag, hoodie (If registered by July 31st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered by October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered by November 1st), all registrants after November 1st will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
- Post-race food for all participants
- Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service
- Live Text and Email results as you finish (you must sign up for results notifications to track a runner)
- Finisher Medal to all finishers
- Digital Finisher Certificate
Your Virtual Race Registration Includes
- Your choice of hoodie (If registered by July 31st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered by October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered by November 1st), all registrants after that will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
- Finisher Medal
- Shipping of the above items to your provided address. Register by 11:59pm, Sunday, November 10th to get your packet BEFORE Thanksgiving! Otherwise it will be mailed the week of December 2nd.
- Online race results
- Digital Finisher Certificate
- Digital Race Bib
Virtual Event:
Please complete your 2.5 or 4.4 miles and submit your results between 7am November 28 and 11:59pm December 1st.
There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other reason, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
SWAG
Note: Colors & designs subject to change.
Packet Pickup Info
Packet Pickup - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO TO PACKET PICKUP
- Monday, November 25, 2024, from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620.
- Please note these all close at 6PM. And you cannot get your packet prior to November 25th.
Please go to packet pickup versus wait until race day. Others can pick up your packet for you.
If you are picking up for 6 or more people you must send an email to ellen@fleetfeetrochester.com with the exact name of each registrant and we will let you know when your packets are done.
Day-of Packet Pickup - Please do not wait until race day to alleviate lines.
- 8:30AM to 9:45AM at Parkview Lodge at the corner of Holt and Lake.
- Go around the building to the back windows.
VIRTUAL race packets will be mailed to ALL virtual participants who registered by November 10th.. Those after November 10th we will be working feverishly to get these out prior to Thanksgiving!
Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk. Just don't do it.
Hope House Food/Hygiene Drive
We encourage all to donate items to the Hope House Food/Hygiene Drive during Packet Pickup.
With Donation you can enjoy a Fleet Feet Mystery Buck Valued at 10-50% Off in store Full Priced Items Only.
Wishlist for November 2024
These items are our most critical needs, but all nonperishable food is welcome.
- Baking items- flour, sugar, cake and brownie mixes
- Cooking oil
- Canned peas
- Canned pineapple
- Canned beets
- Canned potatoes
- Pasta sauce
- Pasta, whole wheat is NOT popular
Hygiene items most needed:
- Dish soap
- Laundry soap
- Any toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, lotion, etc.
Fleet Feet Grand Prix presented by HOKA
This event is part of the 9-Race Fleet Feet Grand Prix Series Presented by HOKA. Eligible participants compete for over $15,000 in cash prizes and HOKA footwear throughout the series. No registration necessary.
Awards
Awards for the 4.4 Race:
Top 5 OVERALL Male and Female receive Cash Prizes (Overall - $250, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $75, 4th - $50, 5th - $25)
Plus Top 3 M/F in 5 year age groups (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up)
There is no double dipping. All Cash Award winners Must Fill out the provided 1099 Form in order to receive the cash prize in the form of a check mailed to the address on the 1099 Form. There will be a deadline for each race as to when the form must be returned in order to receive the cash prize.
There are no awards for the 2.5.
(There is no awards ceremony)
Awards will be available at Fleet Feet @ The Armory on Friday, November 29th. This awards will remain there for 2 weeks, then they get recycled.
Race Website
YellowJacketRacing.com
All information is updated on the race website, plus we are sending emails via Run Sign Up and Constant Contact. We are unable to control if you unsubscribed or if it goes to spam. We do encourage to check spam as well. Friends and Families please share the emails with each other. We are also posting to our social media pages. We are doing everything we can to over communicate so you are most informed.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://yellowjacketracing.com/races/webster-turkey-trot-2024.
Race Contact Info
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Place
Webster, NY US 14580
Directions
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