FAQ
What is the READ FEED RUN Turkey Trot? Now in its 18th year, our goal is the same as always – to support the Literacy Volunteers of Morris County as they teach residents to READ, help the Interfaith Food Pantry Network as they FEED residents in need, and keep each one of us fit with our annual holiday RUN. Our race is on Thanksgiving Day, rain, or shine.
How can I register to run? You can register on-line here through race morning, click sign-up and follow the directions. To guarantee your tech tee size, please sign-up by Tuesday 11/12!
Can I register on Race Day? Yes, you can register online or in person on race day starting at 7:00 am. Shirts may be available and only while supplies last. To guarantee receipt of a tech tee, you must register by Tuesday 11/12!
What does it cost? Turkey Trotter - $35, Turkey Trotter with USATF NJ Member Discount - $32 (online only), 1 Mile Fun Run - $30, Kids Trot - $10 (through Sunday 11/24/24)
Event week pricing is +$5 for 5K and 1M (beginning on Monday 11/25/24)
Where is the event? Our event site is at Ginty Field in Morris Twp. For GPS Coordinates, use 45 Woodland Avenue, Morris Township 07960. Click here for map.
What amenities are provided? Our popular tech tees are guaranteed to the first 2,000 registrations and sizes are guaranteed if registered by 11/12. 3 event distances to choose from. We will have water and snacks available post-race. There will also be port-a-loos available on Ginty Field.
Is the 5K race course USATF Certified? Yes, our course is certified, USATF-NJ members can get a discount, and we are a USATF-NJ 500 point Grand Prix race.
What is the route? See map below or click here to view on MapMyRun.com.
Where to find things on and around Ginty Field:
- Registration - on Ginty Field, starting at 7:00
- 5K Start – Fanok Road. At 8:15, runners will be called to start by pace
- 5K Finish – Dwyer Lane by the Fire Department
- 1M Start/Finish – Corner of Dwyer Lane and Fanok Road
- Kids Trot – on Ginty Lawn - (line up at 9:05)
- Medical – Police parking lot (event site) & Loantaka parking lot on Woodland (5k course)
- Info/Lost and Found – Gazebo on Ginty Field
- Volunteers Sign In – Gazebo on Ginty Field
- Refreshments – Water, bananas and snacks will be available on Dwyer Lane
- Potties - Available in the parking lot across from Police HQ accessed from Woodland Ave. and Dwyer Lane
- Awards – at DJ sound booth
Where can I park? As parking is limited, we highly recommend carpooling or if you live locally consider walking or jogging to the field as a warm-up. Parking may be available at the Municipal Lot on Woodland Ave. across from Ginty Field, near the Woodland Elementary School, and Ginty Pool accessible from South St.
What if I can’t run a whole 5K? We have an option of a 1 Mile Course that you can walk or run or the Kids Trot which includes short sprints on Ginty Field that vary by age - a separate race for each. The oldest kids run up to 150 meters while the 2 year olds run about 25 meters.
Can I bring the family? Yes, this is a fun event for the whole family. Kids 12 & under can participate in our special Kids Trot on Ginty Field at 9:15 am. Kids can also run/walk the 1 Mile or 5K course. For safety reasons, strollers/baby joggers are no longer allowed on the 5K course. They are allowed on the 1M course but you will be asked to begin the race behind all other race participants. Please note that there is a one-hour cutoff for race completion per town regulations.
What is the schedule for the day?
- 7:00 a.m. - Check in begins on Ginty Field
- 8:15 a.m. – Call to 5K Start by Pace (corner of Fanok and Dwyer)
- Wait until you hear your "per mile" pace announced to approach the start line.
- 8:30 a.m. – 5K Start
- 8:40 a.m. – Call to 1M Start (corner of Fanok and Dwyer)
- The 1M shares the beginning of the 5K course and will begin once the road is clear of all 5K runners.
- 8:45 a.m. – 1M Start (approx.)
- 9:05 a.m. – Call to Kids Trot on Ginty Field
- Kids 12 & Under line-up next to the sign showing their age on Ginty Field and each age races separately.
- 9:15 a.m. – Kids Trots begin
- 9:30 a.m. – 5K Awards at DJ sound booth
Are there 5K awards?
Top 3 men, women, and non-binary overall
Top 3 m/f/n in age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34... (5-year groups through…), 90+
*Ribbons to 1 Milers and Kids Trotters
PLEASE NOTE: Awards are given based on “gun time” not “chip time”. This 5K features a start line timing mat which captures when you personally cross the start line. Although 5K awards are based on "gun time" or the official "on your mark, get set, go", you will be provided with a "chip time" meaning the elapsed time between when you cross the start line and finish line.
GUN time vs. CHIP time Explained
Gun Time: The amount of time it takes a runner to finish the race from the moment the official "gun" (or horn) went off.
Chip time: The actual amount of time it takes a runner to go from the starting line of a race to the finish line.
As you cross the timing mat at the starting line, a scoring chip (on your bib #) registers that you've started the race. As you cross the finish line, the chip registers that you've finished the race. The amount of time that it takes you to reach the starting line after the official start gun (or horn) is not included in your Chip time.
Finish Line & Mile Clocks: Gun time is displayed.
Awards: Overall and age group places are determined by Gun time. Chip time is provided as a courtesy.
What if I want to do more? We would love to have your support! You can sponsor the race, create a fundraising page on our website that you can share on social media with your friends and family, or volunteer on event day.
