Fifth Annual Rock Ridge Turkey Trot 5K, Kids Fun Run and Food Drive
- Date Sun 24th November 2024
- Location Denville, New Jersey
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the Rock Ridge community for the Fifth Annual Rock Ridge Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the scenic town of Denville, Morris. This beloved tradition features a 5K race that winds through the picturesque roads surrounding the lake, making it a perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations. Runners of all ages are welcome, with a special Kids Fun Run following the 5K at approximately 10 AM, ensuring that the whole family can get involved in the fun!
Not only will participants enjoy a morning of fitness and camaraderie, but the event also includes a food drive to support local pantries, making it an opportunity to give back during the holiday season. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest overall adult and child, and every young runner will receive a goody bag, adding to the excitement. So grab your friends, put on your running shoes, and come share in this joyful community event while helping those in need!
Not only will participants enjoy a morning of fitness and camaraderie, but the event also includes a food drive to support local pantries, making it an opportunity to give back during the holiday season. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest overall adult and child, and every young runner will receive a goody bag, adding to the excitement. So grab your friends, put on your running shoes, and come share in this joyful community event while helping those in need!
Organiser's Description
Come join the Rock Ridge community in a time honored tradition that winds thru the scenic roads surrounding our lake the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This will be our 5th year hosting the legendary race, which has brought folks in from all over the globe in years past. Bring the kids and they can participate in a short race after the 5K and collect some goodies afterwards. Even if you have plans later this day to start prepping your bird, running a few miles in the morning and helping out a local lake community can only make you feel better about yourself. Awards will be handed out to the fastest overall adult/child. Who knows there may even be an unscheduled cold plunge...
WHERE DO I RUN/WALK?
* We will be starting at 9AM on 11/24 in front of the RRCC Clubhouse (53 Entrance Way Denville NJ) this is the race course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1714140] since roads will not be closed for the event, please exercise caution when running/walking
* Kids Fun run/leisure walk will follow the race at approximately 10AM
* We will be having practice runs leading up to the turkey trot; details will be posted on our Facebook page. In addition, feel free to join our Ridge Runners Strava Group [https://www.strava.com/clubs/762347] to track your runs and performance against other group members.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
* Dress for the elements, bonus points if you wear your RRCC swag
WHAT IF I HAVE KIDS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT THEY CAN'T RUN 3 MILES?
* Sign them up for the Fun run which will be a short sprint style race down the road in front of the clubhouse after the 5K on 11/24. All kids who register will be eligible for a prize and will receive a goody bag giveaway.
WHAT IF I AM AN ADULT WHO IS NOT INTERESTING IN RUNNING 3.1 MILES BUT I AM LOOKING TO WALK WITH MY FRIENDS AND START A NEW TRADITION?
* Feel free to sign up for Kid's Fun Run/Leisure walk . After all this is about spending time with friends and enjoying the beauty that our community has to offer.
WILL THERE BE ANY AWARDS OR PRIZES GIVEAWAY?
* Specifics will be posted on the Race Page and emailed to all entrants
* Awards will be provided to top overall male/female runners
* Registration giveaways will be handed out at this event
HOW CAN WE HELP OTHERS DURING THE TURKEY HOLIDAY SEASON?
* We will also be accepting food donations at the race which will be donated to local food pantries. Information on what items are needed can be found here http://mcifp.org/donate/donate-food/
_ROCK RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB IS A MEMBER-BASED, VOLUNTEER RUN ORGANIZATION BASED IN DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES, FEEL FREE TO CONSULT OUR WEBSITE - HTTPS://WWW.ROCKRIDGELAKE.COM/ [https://www.rockridgelake.com/] _
WHERE DO I RUN/WALK?
* We will be starting at 9AM on 11/24 in front of the RRCC Clubhouse (53 Entrance Way Denville NJ) this is the race course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1714140] since roads will not be closed for the event, please exercise caution when running/walking
* Kids Fun run/leisure walk will follow the race at approximately 10AM
* We will be having practice runs leading up to the turkey trot; details will be posted on our Facebook page. In addition, feel free to join our Ridge Runners Strava Group [https://www.strava.com/clubs/762347] to track your runs and performance against other group members.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
* Dress for the elements, bonus points if you wear your RRCC swag
WHAT IF I HAVE KIDS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT THEY CAN'T RUN 3 MILES?
* Sign them up for the Fun run which will be a short sprint style race down the road in front of the clubhouse after the 5K on 11/24. All kids who register will be eligible for a prize and will receive a goody bag giveaway.
WHAT IF I AM AN ADULT WHO IS NOT INTERESTING IN RUNNING 3.1 MILES BUT I AM LOOKING TO WALK WITH MY FRIENDS AND START A NEW TRADITION?
* Feel free to sign up for Kid's Fun Run/Leisure walk . After all this is about spending time with friends and enjoying the beauty that our community has to offer.
WILL THERE BE ANY AWARDS OR PRIZES GIVEAWAY?
* Specifics will be posted on the Race Page and emailed to all entrants
* Awards will be provided to top overall male/female runners
* Registration giveaways will be handed out at this event
HOW CAN WE HELP OTHERS DURING THE TURKEY HOLIDAY SEASON?
* We will also be accepting food donations at the race which will be donated to local food pantries. Information on what items are needed can be found here http://mcifp.org/donate/donate-food/
_ROCK RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB IS A MEMBER-BASED, VOLUNTEER RUN ORGANIZATION BASED IN DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES, FEEL FREE TO CONSULT OUR WEBSITE - HTTPS://WWW.ROCKRIDGELAKE.COM/ [https://www.rockridgelake.com/] _
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