2024 Whitefish Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:30AM MST
- Location Whitefish, Montana
- Price $20.54
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving in style at the 15th Annual Whitefish Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024! This exciting event will take place in the picturesque town of Whitefish, Flathead, and promises to be the biggest trot yet, with over 1,000 participants already registered. Join fellow community members for a spirited 5K run or walk that starts and ends outside the O'Shaughnessy Center.
New for this year, the race will feature two starting waves to accommodate the expected crowd: one for those aiming to finish in under 25 minutes at 8:30 AM and another for those finishing in over 25 minutes at 9:00 AM. The scenic 3.1-mile course will take you along the bike path, through charming residential areas, and alongside stunning views of Whitefish Lake. Don't miss out on the fun, and remember to bring food donations for the North Valley Food Bank to help those in need this holiday season. Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, the Whitefish Turkey Trot is the perfect way to celebrate community spirit and give back while enjoying the festive atmosphere!
New for this year, the race will feature two starting waves to accommodate the expected crowd: one for those aiming to finish in under 25 minutes at 8:30 AM and another for those finishing in over 25 minutes at 9:00 AM. The scenic 3.1-mile course will take you along the bike path, through charming residential areas, and alongside stunning views of Whitefish Lake. Don't miss out on the fun, and remember to bring food donations for the North Valley Food Bank to help those in need this holiday season. Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, the Whitefish Turkey Trot is the perfect way to celebrate community spirit and give back while enjoying the festive atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
11/24 UPDATE: Even with this year's location change and a little extra space, the 2024 Whitefish Turkey Trot is just about FULL! We're happy to share that over 1,000 participants have registered to runit'll be the biggest trot yet! _Please do not show up to run on race day if you have not registered. We will not have in person sign-ups. _We apologize for the inconvenience! IF YOU DON'T NAB ONE OF THE FINAL SPOTS, YOU CAN STILL GET INVOLVED IN THE RACE-DAY FUNwe are still recruiting volunteers [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MT/Whitefish/WhitefishTurkeyTrot] and accepting donations [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MT/Whitefish/WhitefishTurkeyTrot] for the North Valley Food Bank!
JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL WHITEFISH TURKEY TROT!
Start off your Thanksgiving morning with a 5K run or walk around Whitefish, starting and ending outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center [https://maps.app.goo.gl/95qfAjSWprxJjdZc7].
START TIME: NEW FOR 2024: DUE TO THE EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, WE INTEND TO HAVE TWO WAVES IN THIS YEAR'S TURKEY TROT: one for those expecting to finish in _under _ 25 minutes (STARTING AT 8:30AM), and one for those expecting to finish in _over_ 25 minutes (STARTING AT 9:00AM).
COURSE: NEW FOR 2024: THE WHITEFISH TURKEY TROT IS MOVING TO DOWNTOWN WHITEFISH! The new 3.1 mile course will start and end outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center [https://maps.app.goo.gl/95qfAjSWprxJjdZc7]. Participants will follow the bike path through the tunnel under Baker Ave all the way to Oregon Ave/Lakeside Blvd alongside Whitefish Lake. Trotters will then take Skyles Pl into residential Whitefish, turn right onto Iowa Ave, right onto Waverly Pl, left on Dakota Ave, and left on Edgewood Pl before jumping back on the bike path and taking it all the way back to the finish arch outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center.*
*This route is tentative and subject to small changes. The course will be marked and volunteer course marshals will help direct participants! (YOU can volunteer to be a course marshal by registering HERE [https://www.whitefishturkeytrot.com/Race/Volunteer/MT/Whitefish/WhitefishTurkeyTrot] bring a friend and cheer on the trotters!)
DONATIONS: In addition to the proceeds from this event, we encourage you to bring FOOD DONATIONS to the food bank if you are able! In particular, the North Valley Food Bank [https://northvalleyfoodbank.org/] will be in need of: _TURKEYS, HAMS, FRESH POTATOES AND YAMS, CANNED YAMS, CANNED CORN, CRANBERRY SAUCE, PIE FILLING, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, STUFFING, GRAVY MIX, CORNBREAD MIX, CRESCENT ROLLS, BOXED PIE CRUST, BUTTER, OLIVE OIL, OATS, FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, AND/OR SALT AND PEPPER._
JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL WHITEFISH TURKEY TROT!
Start off your Thanksgiving morning with a 5K run or walk around Whitefish, starting and ending outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center [https://maps.app.goo.gl/95qfAjSWprxJjdZc7].
START TIME: NEW FOR 2024: DUE TO THE EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, WE INTEND TO HAVE TWO WAVES IN THIS YEAR'S TURKEY TROT: one for those expecting to finish in _under _ 25 minutes (STARTING AT 8:30AM), and one for those expecting to finish in _over_ 25 minutes (STARTING AT 9:00AM).
COURSE: NEW FOR 2024: THE WHITEFISH TURKEY TROT IS MOVING TO DOWNTOWN WHITEFISH! The new 3.1 mile course will start and end outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center [https://maps.app.goo.gl/95qfAjSWprxJjdZc7]. Participants will follow the bike path through the tunnel under Baker Ave all the way to Oregon Ave/Lakeside Blvd alongside Whitefish Lake. Trotters will then take Skyles Pl into residential Whitefish, turn right onto Iowa Ave, right onto Waverly Pl, left on Dakota Ave, and left on Edgewood Pl before jumping back on the bike path and taking it all the way back to the finish arch outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center.*
*This route is tentative and subject to small changes. The course will be marked and volunteer course marshals will help direct participants! (YOU can volunteer to be a course marshal by registering HERE [https://www.whitefishturkeytrot.com/Race/Volunteer/MT/Whitefish/WhitefishTurkeyTrot] bring a friend and cheer on the trotters!)
DONATIONS: In addition to the proceeds from this event, we encourage you to bring FOOD DONATIONS to the food bank if you are able! In particular, the North Valley Food Bank [https://northvalleyfoodbank.org/] will be in need of: _TURKEYS, HAMS, FRESH POTATOES AND YAMS, CANNED YAMS, CANNED CORN, CRANBERRY SAUCE, PIE FILLING, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, STUFFING, GRAVY MIX, CORNBREAD MIX, CRESCENT ROLLS, BOXED PIE CRUST, BUTTER, OLIVE OIL, OATS, FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, AND/OR SALT AND PEPPER._
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.54 Fee
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM MST)
$20.54
CLOSEDNEW FOR 2024: Due to the expected number of participants, we intend to have two waves in this year's Turkey Trot: one for those expecting to finish in under 25 minutes (starting at 8:30am), and one for those expecting to finish in over 25 minutes (starting at 9:00am). NEW FOR 2024: The Whitefish Turkey Trot is moving to downtown Whitefish! The new 3.1 mile course will start and end outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center at 1 Central Ave. Participants will follow the bike path through the tunnel under Baker Ave, all the way to Oregon Ave/Lakeside Blvd alongside Whitefish Lake. Trotters will then take Skyles Pl into residential Whitefish, turn right onto Iowa Ave, right onto Waverly Pl, left on Dakota Ave, and left on Edgewood Pl before jumping back on the bike path and taking it all the way back to the finish arch outside of the O'Shaughnessy Center.* *The route will be marked and volunteer course marshals will help direct participants. Please be advised that weather conditions are variable, and there is a high likelihood of snow and/or ice on the course. While we will do our best to use sand or salt to provide a safe start and finish area, the rest of the course will be left up to Mother Nature. We highly recommend bringing Yaktrax or ice spikes for your running shoes!
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