16th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Savannah, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with the 16th Annual United Way Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024! This exciting event will take place at Daffin Park in Savannah, Chatham, and promises a festive atmosphere filled with fun and community spirit. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the 4-mile run/walk starting at 8:30 AM, a Kids K for ages 10 and under at 8:00 AM, and the adorable Diaper Dash for toddlers at 8:15 AM.
Dress up in your best Thanksgiving-themed costume or come as you are as you traverse the scenic race route that loops through the charming Ardsley Park neighborhood. After crossing the finish line, join fellow participants for a lively post-race awards ceremony featuring food, beverages, and plenty of prizes, including awards for the top finishers, best costumes, and more! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a morning of fitness, family, and fun. Be sure to register early, as online pre-registration closes on November 27 at 6:00 PM EST. See you there!
Dress up in your best Thanksgiving-themed costume or come as you are as you traverse the scenic race route that loops through the charming Ardsley Park neighborhood. After crossing the finish line, join fellow participants for a lively post-race awards ceremony featuring food, beverages, and plenty of prizes, including awards for the top finishers, best costumes, and more! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a morning of fitness, family, and fun. Be sure to register early, as online pre-registration closes on November 27 at 6:00 PM EST. See you there!
Organiser's Description
JOIN UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING AT DAFFIN PARK FOR ITS 16TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT! COME AS YOU ARE OR IN A THANKSGIVING THEMED COSTUME AND HIT THE 4-MILE COURSE.
THE RACE ROUTE STARTS AT DAFFIN PARK, LOOPS THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE ARDSLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ENDS BACK AT DAFFIN PARK. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO A POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY, WHICH INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGES. NO ROLLERBLADES OR BICYLES PLEASE. PETS ARE PERMITTED ONLY WITH PARTICIPANTS AND ON A LEASH. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
8:00 AM KIDS K_ (0.62 MILES, AGES 10 AND UNDER) (KIDS K RACE BIBS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK-UP *COMPLIMENTARY, INCLUDED PARTICIPATION MEDAL)_
8:15 AM DIAPER DASH (35_ YARDS/0.02 MILE, AGES 3 AND UNDER, *COMPLIMENTARY_)
8:30 AM 4M RUN/WALK
RACE MAP - CLICK HERE! [https://uwce.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TT-Map.pdf]
PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024, 10 AM - 6 PM, FLEET FEET SPORTS, 3405 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
_(RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, SO PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO PICK-UP YOUR BIB AT FLEET FEET ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 TO ENSURE YOU HAVE WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS!)_
OVERALL AWARDS
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TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
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ADDITIONAL AWARDS: LARGEST FAMILY, RUNNER FROM FARTHEST AWAY, MOST SENIOR, MOST JUNIOR, BEST COSTUME
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TABULATIONS AT DAFFIN PARK.
NOTE: ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AT 6:00 PM EST.
PRE-REGISTRATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
_ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING FROM 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM_
THE RACE ROUTE STARTS AT DAFFIN PARK, LOOPS THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE ARDSLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ENDS BACK AT DAFFIN PARK. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO A POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY, WHICH INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGES. NO ROLLERBLADES OR BICYLES PLEASE. PETS ARE PERMITTED ONLY WITH PARTICIPANTS AND ON A LEASH. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
8:00 AM KIDS K_ (0.62 MILES, AGES 10 AND UNDER) (KIDS K RACE BIBS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK-UP *COMPLIMENTARY, INCLUDED PARTICIPATION MEDAL)_
8:15 AM DIAPER DASH (35_ YARDS/0.02 MILE, AGES 3 AND UNDER, *COMPLIMENTARY_)
8:30 AM 4M RUN/WALK
RACE MAP - CLICK HERE! [https://uwce.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TT-Map.pdf]
PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024, 10 AM - 6 PM, FLEET FEET SPORTS, 3405 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
_(RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, SO PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO PICK-UP YOUR BIB AT FLEET FEET ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 TO ENSURE YOU HAVE WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS!)_
OVERALL AWARDS
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
*
ADDITIONAL AWARDS: LARGEST FAMILY, RUNNER FROM FARTHEST AWAY, MOST SENIOR, MOST JUNIOR, BEST COSTUME
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TABULATIONS AT DAFFIN PARK.
NOTE: ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AT 6:00 PM EST.
PRE-REGISTRATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
_ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING FROM 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM_
Races
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16th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Sizes Only)
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
PACKET PICK-UP Wednesday, November 27, 10 AM - 6 PM, Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave., Savannah T-SHIRTS A long sleeve t-shirt is included with registration for the 4-mile run/walk. NO t-shirt size swaps at packet pick-up. **All shirts are unisex and adult sizes** PARKING Parking is located throughout Daffin Park and around Grayson Stadium. Please do not block driveways. No rollerblades or bicycles. Pets and strollers are permitted only with participants. All proceeds benefit United Way of the Coastal Empire. For questions, please contact Laurie Humphries at 912.651.7725 or [email protected].
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