2024 Morley Turkey Dash
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Location West Hartford, Connecticut
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2024 Morley Turkey Dash, taking place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10 AM in the vibrant West Hartford Capitol area! This community event promises a delightful atmosphere, encouraging participants of all ages to join in the festive spirit. With various race distances tailored for younger siblings, kindergarten through fifth graders, and even a relay option, there's something for everyone. The races range from a 50-yard dash for the littlest runners to multiple laps for older kids, emphasizing fun over competition.
Participants and spectators can look forward to a day filled with energy, laughter, and community support. Remember to dress warmly, bring your cheering spirit, and enjoy some tasty treats after the races! Plus, don't miss the chance to win exciting raffle prizes and support a great cause by helping the event reach its fundraising goal of $7,000. Mark your calendars and join us for this memorable event that celebrates community, health, and the joy of running!
Participants and spectators can look forward to a day filled with energy, laughter, and community support. Remember to dress warmly, bring your cheering spirit, and enjoy some tasty treats after the races! Plus, don't miss the chance to win exciting raffle prizes and support a great cause by helping the event reach its fundraising goal of $7,000. Mark your calendars and join us for this memorable event that celebrates community, health, and the joy of running!
Organiser's Description
2024 MORLEY TURKEY DASH RACE DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, November 9 @ 10am. Rain Date, Sunday, November 10 (same time).
COURSE: View the map HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_DVHxpg4AKWEkHdPslFbKHsjlakKAU5/view?usp=sharing]. The entire event will be outside. Morley will be open if you need to use the bathroom or refill your water bottle.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
* Race bib affixed to front of runner
* Water bottle
* Comfortable clothes for running
* Dress warm and in layers
* Dont forget gloves, hat, jacket/coat (if needed)
* Race bell (if you have one) & your best cheering smile and voice
* $ (or Venmo) if you want to buy more raffle tickets
* Leave dogs at home, please
VOLUNTEERS: We TOTALLY need volunteers! Sign up here: Morley Turkey Dash Volunteer Signup 2024 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lfBaUca6Y8yruYdHVBuDVrDnT9NLYaOgD64687EAUrY/edit?usp=sharing]. Volunteers, please check in with a Turkey Dash volunteer at the raffle table when you arrive.
PACKET PICK-UP: Race bags will be available for pick up on WED, NOV 7 AT DISMISSAL (2:00-2:45 PM), THURS, NOV 8 BEFORE (8:00-8:30 AM) AND AFTER SCHOOL (3:20-4:00 PM) in the vestibule of the Morley auditorium (through the doors at the top of the front stairs). Pickup according to your runner(s) last name A-H, I-P, & Q-Z. Packets may also be picked up between 9:00-9:15 am on race day, BUT WED/THURS IS PREFERRED!!! Your child may want to wear their race shirt to school on Friday for the Spirit Day! Does your child attend MEDC after school? We've got you! There is an option in the registration process to indicate you'd like to pick up your race bag on Thursday at MEDC PM hours. Make sure you tick that box so we know!
RAFFLE: Each registered runner will receive 1 raffle ticket at packet pickup. Browse the AWESOME raffle prizes (Coming Soon-HERE) and choose where youd like to add your ticket, at packet pickup. Write the bib number on the ticket. Increase your chances to win and buy additional tickets! $1/ ticket. Cash or Venmo (@MorleyPTO). There are seriously great prizes! Not sure what to pick? Tickets can be dropped off on race morning too. $1 for lost ticket.
REGISTER: Registration (online only) will be open until 8:00 am the day of the race; however, depending on supplies, we will likely only have bibs for same-day registrants.
DONATIONS: Please help us reach our $7,000 Goal! Donations can be accepted anytime, but to determine our top fundraisers, we will review donation totals at 11:59pm ET on 11/8/24. You can donate even if your children arent running! You can support a runner or just make a general donation by scrolling to the bottom of the Donate page here.
SCHEDULE:
- 9:50 AM: Younger Siblings gather at the start of the 50-yard dash. Stretch, smile, and get excited to run your (maybe first!) race!
- 10:00 AM: Younger Siblings run; K-1 runners gather in the staging corral (look for your cone)
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF YOUNGER SIBLING RUN: K-1 students run 1-2 laps. Try your best and choose the distance thats a good challenge for you! Grades 2-3 gather in staging corral (look for your cone)
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF K-1 RUN: Grades 2-3 run 3 laps; Grades 4-5 gather in staging corral
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF GRADE 2-3 RUN: Grades 4-5 run 4 laps; Relay participants gather in staging corral
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF GRADE 4-5 RUN: Relay participants run 4 laps
*Whatever the race, encourage your runner(s) to do their best no times are being recorded its just for fun! So, have fun!
DURING/AFTER THE RACE:
MUSIC & EMCEE: Music from former Morley dad, Brad Hayami and current Morley dad, Jay Stange, our awesome emcee.
FOOD: Eat breakfast at home so youre powered up! But well also have some treats for runners AFTER their race. Bring your own water bottle. Food is for runners only.
PHOTOS: Former Morley dad, Chris Whalley will be taking pictures again for us! Smile if you see him capturing action shots from the morning!
PRIZES: We will announce the winners of the raffle and top fundraisers at the end of all race waves. Please stick around!
THANK YOU: We are so grateful to our GOLD sponsors: Dave Persa, State Farm Insurance, Dick's Sporting Goods
DATE: Saturday, November 9 @ 10am. Rain Date, Sunday, November 10 (same time).
COURSE: View the map HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_DVHxpg4AKWEkHdPslFbKHsjlakKAU5/view?usp=sharing]. The entire event will be outside. Morley will be open if you need to use the bathroom or refill your water bottle.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
* Race bib affixed to front of runner
* Water bottle
* Comfortable clothes for running
* Dress warm and in layers
* Dont forget gloves, hat, jacket/coat (if needed)
* Race bell (if you have one) & your best cheering smile and voice
* $ (or Venmo) if you want to buy more raffle tickets
* Leave dogs at home, please
VOLUNTEERS: We TOTALLY need volunteers! Sign up here: Morley Turkey Dash Volunteer Signup 2024 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lfBaUca6Y8yruYdHVBuDVrDnT9NLYaOgD64687EAUrY/edit?usp=sharing]. Volunteers, please check in with a Turkey Dash volunteer at the raffle table when you arrive.
PACKET PICK-UP: Race bags will be available for pick up on WED, NOV 7 AT DISMISSAL (2:00-2:45 PM), THURS, NOV 8 BEFORE (8:00-8:30 AM) AND AFTER SCHOOL (3:20-4:00 PM) in the vestibule of the Morley auditorium (through the doors at the top of the front stairs). Pickup according to your runner(s) last name A-H, I-P, & Q-Z. Packets may also be picked up between 9:00-9:15 am on race day, BUT WED/THURS IS PREFERRED!!! Your child may want to wear their race shirt to school on Friday for the Spirit Day! Does your child attend MEDC after school? We've got you! There is an option in the registration process to indicate you'd like to pick up your race bag on Thursday at MEDC PM hours. Make sure you tick that box so we know!
RAFFLE: Each registered runner will receive 1 raffle ticket at packet pickup. Browse the AWESOME raffle prizes (Coming Soon-HERE) and choose where youd like to add your ticket, at packet pickup. Write the bib number on the ticket. Increase your chances to win and buy additional tickets! $1/ ticket. Cash or Venmo (@MorleyPTO). There are seriously great prizes! Not sure what to pick? Tickets can be dropped off on race morning too. $1 for lost ticket.
REGISTER: Registration (online only) will be open until 8:00 am the day of the race; however, depending on supplies, we will likely only have bibs for same-day registrants.
DONATIONS: Please help us reach our $7,000 Goal! Donations can be accepted anytime, but to determine our top fundraisers, we will review donation totals at 11:59pm ET on 11/8/24. You can donate even if your children arent running! You can support a runner or just make a general donation by scrolling to the bottom of the Donate page here.
SCHEDULE:
- 9:50 AM: Younger Siblings gather at the start of the 50-yard dash. Stretch, smile, and get excited to run your (maybe first!) race!
- 10:00 AM: Younger Siblings run; K-1 runners gather in the staging corral (look for your cone)
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF YOUNGER SIBLING RUN: K-1 students run 1-2 laps. Try your best and choose the distance thats a good challenge for you! Grades 2-3 gather in staging corral (look for your cone)
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF K-1 RUN: Grades 2-3 run 3 laps; Grades 4-5 gather in staging corral
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF GRADE 2-3 RUN: Grades 4-5 run 4 laps; Relay participants gather in staging corral
- AFTER CONCLUSION OF GRADE 4-5 RUN: Relay participants run 4 laps
*Whatever the race, encourage your runner(s) to do their best no times are being recorded its just for fun! So, have fun!
DURING/AFTER THE RACE:
MUSIC & EMCEE: Music from former Morley dad, Brad Hayami and current Morley dad, Jay Stange, our awesome emcee.
FOOD: Eat breakfast at home so youre powered up! But well also have some treats for runners AFTER their race. Bring your own water bottle. Food is for runners only.
PHOTOS: Former Morley dad, Chris Whalley will be taking pictures again for us! Smile if you see him capturing action shots from the morning!
PRIZES: We will announce the winners of the raffle and top fundraisers at the end of all race waves. Please stick around!
THANK YOU: We are so grateful to our GOLD sponsors: Dave Persa, State Farm Insurance, Dick's Sporting Goods
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