Cardinal John Foley School Turkey Trot (18th Annual)

  • Date Sat 29th November 2025
  • Time 8:45AM EST
  • Location Havertown, Pennsylvania
  • Price $10.00 - $35.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 18th Annual Cardinal John Foley School Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Havertown, Delaware! This vibrant community event features a fun-filled 5K run that kicks off at 9:00 AM, along with the newly introduced CJF Tiny Trot for our youngest participants. The Tiny Trot will occur just before the main race, allowing Cardinal Foley's preschool and kindergarten students to dash and earn a special t-shirt and medal.

The 5K course is a scenic two-loop route through the charming Brookline neighborhood, perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. After the race, stick around for the "Kick Off to Christmas" post-race party, featuring kids' crafts, face painting, raffle baskets, and even a chance to take photos with Santa! With registrations available online and on race day, don't miss this opportunity to support the students at Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School while enjoying a day of fitness and fun. Mark your calendars for a memorable day filled with community spirit and holiday cheer!

Organiser's Description

**PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR THE 5K STUDENT RUN IF YOU ARE A CARDINAL FOLEY STUDENT**

1) FRIDAY 11/29/2024 BIB PICK-UP: 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. ANNUNCIATION BVM CHURCH HALL OFF OF WEXFORD ROAD.

2) SATURDAY 11/30/2024: BIB PICK-UP/DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE ANNUNCIATION BVM CHURCH HALL. RUNNERS WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE CHURCH HALL LAVATORIES AND TO STOW THEIR GEAR.

3) T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY FOR PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED AFTER 11/16 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT!

4) AWARDS: WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE RACE AND AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNERS AT THAT TIME.

**New for 2024**
Introducing the CJF Tiny Trot - a dash taking place immediately before the start of the 5K Run on Wexford Road between Sagamore Road and Brookline Blvd. Open _exclusively_ to a limited number (50) of CJF PS, PK and K students. Tiny Trotters will receive a Tiny Trot t-shirt and medal for competing in the event! Tiny Trotters are permitted to participate in the Family Fun Walk with their registered parent/guardian.

THE RACE WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE WALKERS STARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RUNNERS. THE 5K RUN IS A TWO LOOP COURSE THROUGH THE BROOKLINE NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH HAS BEEN THE SAME COURSE AS WE HAVE USED IN THE PAST. WALKERS WILL WALK THE FIRST SECTION OF THE COURSE AND WHEN THEY GET TO BROOKLINE BLVD THEY WILL NOT TURN ON ALSTON, BUT WILL WALK DIRECTLY BACK TO ANNUNCIATION ON THE BLVD. WALKERS NEED TO STAY TO THE RIGHT WHILE RUNNERS WILL STAY TO THE LEFT.

** "KICK OFF TO CHRISTMAS" POST RACE PARTY - JOIN US AFTER THE RACE FOR KIDS CRAFTS, RAFFLE BASKETS, 50/50, FACE PAINTING AND PICTURES WITH SANTA! THE PARTY STARTS AT 9:30 IN ANNUNCIATION HALL!**

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS SPONSOR? CLICK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qgevxdlzjMmq60vSlZq0Jhf-Lkwdaoft/view?usp=sharing] FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AND BENEFITS!

Course maps are included, below.

All registration will be online or in-person the day of the race.

Costs:
5K Run Per Person: $35 ($45 after 11/25)
Family Fun Walk Per Person: $30 ($40 after 11/25)
Student 5k Run Per Student: $30 ($40 after 11/25)

Awards: Overall Runners (female and male): Top 1

Age Group Awards:

* 8 & under (female and male)
* 9-14 (female and male)
* 15-20 (female and male)
* 21-34 (female and male)
* 35-49 (female and male)
* 50 & up (female and male)

Top CJF Teacher and Top CJF Student!

Amenities:
Post-race refreshments will be included.

Timing: Will be Chip Timing by Bryn Mawr Racing.

All proceeds for this event will be benefit the students at Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School which is committed to the education of the whole child, integrating the teachings of Jesus through everyday life enriched by sacraments and virtues. As a community of lifelong learners, we are committed to providing a challenging curriculum program by developing skills for the 21st century and service opportunities supported by parental involvement and by living our core values of: Faith, Mercy, Integrity, Cooperation, and Respect.

Come visit us at www.cardinalfoley.org

Races

  • 5K-Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 29th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $35.00

    OPENS SOON
  • Family Fun Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 29th November 2025 (9:10AM EST)

    $30.00

    OPENS SOON
  • 5K- Student Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 29th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $30.00

    OPENS SOON
    This event is for Students of Cardinal Foley School only.
  • Tiny Trot

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 29th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)

    $10.00

    OPENS SOON
    **New for 2024** Introducing the CJF Tiny Trot - a dash taking place immediately before the start of the 5K run on Wexford Road between Sagamore Road and Brookline Blvd. Open exclusively to a limited number (50) of CJF PS, PK and K students. Tiny Trotters will receive a Tiny Trot t-shirt and medal for competing in the event! Tiny Trotters are permitted to participate in the Family Fun Walk with their registered parent/guardian.

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Location

401 Brookline Boulevard, Annunciation BVM Parish, Havertown, 19083, PA, United States

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