2025 MORLEY TURKEY DASH RACE DETAILS

DATE: Saturday, November 8 @ 10am. Rain Date, Sunday, November 9 (same time).

COURSE: View the map HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_DVHxpg4AKWEkHdPslFbKHsjlakKAU5/view?usp=drive_link]. 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 still need volunteers! Sign up here: Morley Turkey Dash Volunteer Signup 2025 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u8qqINd8c05DnOxzIx_UGhoGJDKXObZ1Gcw3Pw9f2_Q/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 5 after school (2:00-2:45 pm), Thurs, Nov 6 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!! Does your child attend MEDC after school? We've got you! We'll coordinate with them to have your race bag at MEDC. Tick the box in the registration process

RAFFLE: Each registered runner will receive 1 raffle ticket at packet pickup. Browse the AWESOME raffle prizes 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 (@MorleyPTOWeHa). 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 9:30am 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 11/7/25. You can donate even if your children arent running! You can support a runner or just make a general donation by clicking on the Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CT/WestHartford/MorleyTurkeyDash] page.

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 (look for your cone)
- After conclusion of Grade 2-3 Run: Grades 4-5 run 4 laps; Relay participants gather in staging corral (look for your cone)
- 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 former 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.

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 for our GOLD and SILVER sponsors: Carlsen Systems, Daley Pawz, Dicks Sporting Goods, KnockOut Organizing, RSM Avon, SDSS Martial Arts, Dave Persa of State Farm Insurance, The Claypen, and Viking Athletics.