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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 28th, 2024! This beloved Thanksgiving tradition invites runners and walkers of all abilities to join the Athens community in a festive celebration of fitness and fun. The race will kick off at 8 a.m. from the West State Street Park shelter house, taking participants along a flat, scenic out-and-back course on the beautiful Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, lined with stunning views of the Hocking River.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just want to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow trotters, this event is for everyone! Participants will enjoy official chip timing, and there's even the chance to snag a commemorative t-shirt if you register by November 20th. Don’t fret if you miss the deadline—race-day registration is available until 30 minutes before the start. Plus, there are exciting prizes up for grabs, including delicious pumpkin pies for the top three finishers in each gender category and the top three in the ages 12 and under category. Join us for a morning of health, community spirit, and Thanksgiving cheer in Athens, Ohio!
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just want to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow trotters, this event is for everyone! Participants will enjoy official chip timing, and there's even the chance to snag a commemorative t-shirt if you register by November 20th. Don’t fret if you miss the deadline—race-day registration is available until 30 minutes before the start. Plus, there are exciting prizes up for grabs, including delicious pumpkin pies for the top three finishers in each gender category and the top three in the ages 12 and under category. Join us for a morning of health, community spirit, and Thanksgiving cheer in Athens, Ohio!
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 through the circle at the end of West State Street.
_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 through the circle at the end of West State Street.
_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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