16th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 28th, 2024
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Athens, Ohio
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the 16th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 28th, 2024! This exciting event will take place in the beautiful city of Athens, Ohio, starting at 8 a.m. at the West State Street Park shelter house. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to walk off some pre-feast calories, this family-friendly trot welcomes participants of all abilities. The course meanders along the scenic Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, providing a flat, out-and-back route alongside the picturesque Hocking River.
Don't miss the chance to join fellow community members in this beloved Thanksgiving tradition and compete for delicious pumpkin pie prizes for the top three finishers in each gender category, as well as for those aged 12 and under. With official chip timing and the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt, this event promises to be a memorable one! Remember, the last day to register and guarantee your shirt is November 20th, but race-day registration will be available until 30 minutes before the race. Gather your friends and family for a morning of fun, fitness, and festive spirit at the Athens Turkey Trot!
Don't miss the chance to join fellow community members in this beloved Thanksgiving tradition and compete for delicious pumpkin pie prizes for the top three finishers in each gender category, as well as for those aged 12 and under. With official chip timing and the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt, this event promises to be a memorable one! Remember, the last day to register and guarantee your shirt is November 20th, but race-day registration will be available until 30 minutes before the race. Gather your friends and family for a morning of fun, fitness, and festive spirit at the Athens Turkey Trot!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON THANKSGIVING MORNING FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL ATHENS TURKEY TROT!
Turkey-calling runners and walkers of all abilities! Come join other members of the Athens community for the annual pre-food coma tradition! Enjoy a flat, out-and-back course on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway along the scenic tree-lined Hocking River. This years race will feature official chip timing and the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt as part of your race registration.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS NOV. 20!
PLANS STILL NOT FINALIZED? Don't worry, we offer race-day registration up until 30 minutes before the race!
RACE START TIME: 8 a.m.
LOCATION: West State Street Park shelter house, Athens, Ohio
PRIZES: Pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category as well as the top three finishers in the ages 12 and under category.
PARKING: Parking will be in the main parking lots for the West State Ball Fields. With the exception of those that have a handicap tag or need other special parking, no vehicles will be allowed to enter the circle at the end of West State Street. You may also park at Ohio Means Jobs on Union Street and walk the bike path the short distance to the start at the ball fields.
_THIS YEARS RACE IS BEING ORGANIZED BY THE ATHENS ATHLETICS CLUB (AAC), A 501(C)3 ATHENS-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHENS BULLDOGS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES. AAC IS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA. ALL FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE ATHENS TURKEY TROT GOES TO THE AAC AND WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ATHENS BULLDOG XC AND TRACK TEAMS._
Turkey-calling runners and walkers of all abilities! Come join other members of the Athens community for the annual pre-food coma tradition! Enjoy a flat, out-and-back course on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway along the scenic tree-lined Hocking River. This years race will feature official chip timing and the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt as part of your race registration.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS NOV. 20!
PLANS STILL NOT FINALIZED? Don't worry, we offer race-day registration up until 30 minutes before the race!
RACE START TIME: 8 a.m.
LOCATION: West State Street Park shelter house, Athens, Ohio
PRIZES: Pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category as well as the top three finishers in the ages 12 and under category.
PARKING: Parking will be in the main parking lots for the West State Ball Fields. With the exception of those that have a handicap tag or need other special parking, no vehicles will be allowed to enter the circle at the end of West State Street. You may also park at Ohio Means Jobs on Union Street and walk the bike path the short distance to the start at the ball fields.
_THIS YEARS RACE IS BEING ORGANIZED BY THE ATHENS ATHLETICS CLUB (AAC), A 501(C)3 ATHENS-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHENS BULLDOGS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES. AAC IS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA. ALL FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE ATHENS TURKEY TROT GOES TO THE AAC AND WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ATHENS BULLDOG XC AND TRACK TEAMS._
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16th Annual Athens Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$22.20
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