2024 Thanksgiving Wattle
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Grove City, Ohio
- Price $17.93 - $44.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2024 Thanksgiving Wattle on Thursday, November 28th, in Grove City, Franklin! Celebrating its 13th consecutive year, this vibrant event promises fun for participants of all ages and abilities. Choose from a variety of activities, including the Primrose Children's Run, the Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, a 5K Walk/Run, and the thrilling 10-mile Rotisserie Roll Bike Ride.
As a special treat, all participants in the Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 10-mile bike ride will receive a delicious Pumpkin Pie at the finish line, along with long-sleeve shirts at Event Week packet pickup. This year, we are thrilled to introduce finisher medals for all 5K and Rotisserie Roll finishers! Enjoy music along the course, refreshments at the finish line, and a welcoming atmosphere for athletes of all abilities. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the 2024 Thanksgiving Wattle!
As a special treat, all participants in the Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 10-mile bike ride will receive a delicious Pumpkin Pie at the finish line, along with long-sleeve shirts at Event Week packet pickup. This year, we are thrilled to introduce finisher medals for all 5K and Rotisserie Roll finishers! Enjoy music along the course, refreshments at the finish line, and a welcoming atmosphere for athletes of all abilities. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the 2024 Thanksgiving Wattle!
Organiser's Description
The 2024 Wattle will cater to a diverse range of participants, offering a variety of activities for all abilities. This will be our 13th consecutive Wattle, and we are excited to offer a Primrose Children's Run, Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, 5K Walk/Run, and a 10-mile Rotisserie Roll Bike Ride. All of this is set for November 28, 2024.
Participants in the Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, 5k Run/Walk, and 10-mile Rotisserie Roll Bike Ride will receive a Pumpkin Pie at the Finish. Long-sleeve shirts will also be given out at Event Week packet pick up. We will have music on the course, at the Finish Line, and offer Finish-Line Refreshments. There will be no water station on the course.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR 2024 LIFETIME IMPACT AWARD WINNER, LINDA ROSINE! [https://runsignup.com/Race/ThanksgivingWattle/Page-17]
NEW IN 2024!
Finisher Medals will be included in the registration price of ALL 5K AND ROTISSERIE ROLL FINISHERS! They were always included in the price of the Children's Run and the Turkey Leg 100.
SAFETY
To be an event that is valued and available to the broadest family audience, we will have athletes of all abilities, some with visible and invisible disabilities, accommodated at our event. We would like to ask for your understanding and support as this is a key driver as to why we are not allowing pets to participate. Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] for special circumstances where a trained support dog may be accommodated.
Participants in the Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, 5k Run/Walk, and 10-mile Rotisserie Roll Bike Ride will receive a Pumpkin Pie at the Finish. Long-sleeve shirts will also be given out at Event Week packet pick up. We will have music on the course, at the Finish Line, and offer Finish-Line Refreshments. There will be no water station on the course.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR 2024 LIFETIME IMPACT AWARD WINNER, LINDA ROSINE! [https://runsignup.com/Race/ThanksgivingWattle/Page-17]
NEW IN 2024!
Finisher Medals will be included in the registration price of ALL 5K AND ROTISSERIE ROLL FINISHERS! They were always included in the price of the Children's Run and the Turkey Leg 100.
SAFETY
To be an event that is valued and available to the broadest family audience, we will have athletes of all abilities, some with visible and invisible disabilities, accommodated at our event. We would like to ask for your understanding and support as this is a key driver as to why we are not allowing pets to participate. Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] for special circumstances where a trained support dog may be accommodated.
Races
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Wattle 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$44.80
Our 5K features a traversing "hometown-feel" 5K course on the Buckeye Parkway, including Long sleeve shirts, chip timing, photographs, live on-course music, finish line refreshments, free post-race photos, and pumpkin pies for all 5K finishers. IF YOU CHOOSE A SHIPPING OPTION, PLEASE Register by November 7, 2024, to ensure we ship to you on time for your receiving by Thanksgiving morning. Feel good about participating in an Event where you can join family and friends, knowing that significant proceeds will go to The Grove City Food Pantry. Your donation can help the Grove City Food Pantry buy needed foods from the MidOhio Food Bank with much purchasing power. The GC Food Pantry is the local pantry located on-site at the Church with the Purple Doors. It is a 501c3 charity, and it is 100% staffed by volunteers. They help thousands of families a year by providing basic food and supplies for those qualified. -
Rotisserie Roll 10 Mile Bike
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:50AM EST)
$44.80
10-Mile Bike Ride Around Grove City on Grove City Streets. Controlled Group Ride. Start to be 8:50 am. This is a self-guided ride - not a race. The minimum average speed of the rider should be at least 10mph to finish in time to get a pie at the end. The route will be marked with signs indicating which way to go. A map is also available via RideWithGPS. The route is mostly on the road so please follow the rules of the road as if you were a car. If you would like to have a guide or ride with a group, staff from Heritage Cycles will be riding at a 10 mph pace. Please make sure to dress appropriately for this event. Helmets and lights are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. There is no support vehicle for this ride. IF YOU CHOOSE A SHIPPING OPTION, PLEASE Register by November 7, 2024, to ensure we ship to you on time for your receiving by Thanksgiving morning. -
Turkey Leg 100 Meters
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:40AM EST)
$23.30
100 Yard Event for Athletes with developmental or physical challenges. Please contact Race Director Mark Sigrist at [email protected] if your athlete needs volunteer support or accommodations. -
Primrose School Children's Run
Incl. $2.93 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$17.93
This event is designed for Ages 2-8 years old. There will be two heats. Heat 1: 2-5 years old, 100 yard, West of Finish Line Heat 2: 6-8 years old, 200 yard, Start is at Finish Line, head West and do an up and back to the Finish line. -
Wheelchair Wattle 5K
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:58AM EST)
$44.80
2024 Thanksgiving Wattle