Lander Turkey Mile
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:30AM MST
- Location Lander, Wyoming
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled Thanksgiving morning at the Lander Turkey Mile, taking place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the beautiful city of Lander, Fremont! This exciting one-mile fun run invites participants of all ages and abilities to join in the holiday spirit while racing against a flock of friendly turkeys—some even sprinting at a speedy 6:00/mile pace.
The race kicks off at Lander City Park, following a scenic route through the local streets before returning to the park for a grand finish. Although online registration is sold out, there’s still a chance to join the fun by signing up during packet pickup on November 27 or on race morning. Don’t forget to bring $25 cash! While participants won’t receive a medal at the finish line, they'll take home a long-sleeve finisher shirt, with additional shirts available a few weeks after the event. Plus, there will be awards for the top three male and female finishers!
Join us in making a difference—donations of non-perishable food items for the Lander Food Bank will be collected at the finish line. So lace up your running shoes, embrace the holiday cheer, and come have a
The race kicks off at Lander City Park, following a scenic route through the local streets before returning to the park for a grand finish. Although online registration is sold out, there’s still a chance to join the fun by signing up during packet pickup on November 27 or on race morning. Don’t forget to bring $25 cash! While participants won’t receive a medal at the finish line, they'll take home a long-sleeve finisher shirt, with additional shirts available a few weeks after the event. Plus, there will be awards for the top three male and female finishers!
Join us in making a difference—donations of non-perishable food items for the Lander Food Bank will be collected at the finish line. So lace up your running shoes, embrace the holiday cheer, and come have a
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS SOLD OUT! BUT YOU ARE STILL ABLE TO REGISTER. We are allowing more registrations at packet pickup or race morning. Packet pickup will be held on Wednesday Nov 27 from 5-6:30 PM at Fremont Therapy (8168 WY-789, Lander WY). Race day signups can come to the park from 7:45-8:15 and sign up at the registration table at the parks and rec building.
* $25 cash only
* Will not receive a medal at the finish
* Shirts will be available a few weeks post race
Come join us for a Thanksgiving morning fun run starting and finishing at the Lander City Park! The route is 1 mile long and will have multiple people dressed as turkeys completing the course with you. These turkeys will be running various paces (fastest being 6:00/mile) and the goal is to beat as many turkeys as you can! All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for the event.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The race will begin inside of Lander City Park on 3rd Street, near the parking lot for the Lions shelter. The race will run North on 3rd street, out of the park past Fremont St and will turn left on Park St. Racers will follow Park Street all the way until it joins back with Fremont Street. At that point they will turn left and return towards the park. The race will finish on Fremont Street in front of the parking on the North side of the park.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Finisher long sleeve t-shirt
* Finisher medal
***IF YOU SIGN UP AND YOUR DESIRED SHIRT SIZE IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE SELECT THE SOLD OUT SHIRT OPTION DURING REGISTRATION AND EMAIL [email protected] TO SPECIFY WHICH SHIRT YOU WOULD LIKE. WE WILL PLACE A SECOND ORDER OF SHIRTS AFTER THE EVENT AND THEY WILL BE ABLE TO BE PICKED UP A FEW WEEKS POST RACE.
PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Packet Pickup
Pre-race pickup (highly encouraged): Wednesday November 27 5-6 PM @ Fremont Therapy (8168 WY-789, Lander WY)
RACE DAY PICKUP: 7:45-8:15 @ the gazebo at City Park
BATHROOMS
Bathrooms will be available at the Parks and Rec building near the gazebo on the north side of the park off of Fremont St. The bathrooms by the start line will not be available due to being closed for the season.
RACE DAY EXPERIENCES
We will have a warmup led by one of the turkeys starting at 8 am near the start line (Weather Dependent). Temperatures are likely to be near freezing, and a proper warmup will decrease the risk of injury.
AWARDS AND RESULTS
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
A link to results will be emailed after the race and will be available to view on www.lifewellruncoaching.com
FOOD BANK DONATIONS
We will have a food drop off box available near the finish line where you can bring your shelf stable, non perishable foods. These items will be donated to the Lander Food Bank.
VOLUNTEERS
If you have any family/friends who are interested in supporting the event, but not interested in participating, we have need for volunteers on race day. They can sign up through the registration platform or have them email [email protected] and we will send them information regarding volunteer options.
WEATHER CANCELATION STATEMENT
Weather this time of year can be unpredictable. Because of this, we realize a race cannot be held if it is unsafe due to snow/ice on the road. If the weather restricts our ability to host the race, we will send out an email either night before or morning of informing all participants of cancellation. Those who have signed up will still receive their finisher medal and race shirt. Thank you for your understanding.
* $25 cash only
* Will not receive a medal at the finish
* Shirts will be available a few weeks post race
Come join us for a Thanksgiving morning fun run starting and finishing at the Lander City Park! The route is 1 mile long and will have multiple people dressed as turkeys completing the course with you. These turkeys will be running various paces (fastest being 6:00/mile) and the goal is to beat as many turkeys as you can! All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for the event.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The race will begin inside of Lander City Park on 3rd Street, near the parking lot for the Lions shelter. The race will run North on 3rd street, out of the park past Fremont St and will turn left on Park St. Racers will follow Park Street all the way until it joins back with Fremont Street. At that point they will turn left and return towards the park. The race will finish on Fremont Street in front of the parking on the North side of the park.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Finisher long sleeve t-shirt
* Finisher medal
***IF YOU SIGN UP AND YOUR DESIRED SHIRT SIZE IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE SELECT THE SOLD OUT SHIRT OPTION DURING REGISTRATION AND EMAIL [email protected] TO SPECIFY WHICH SHIRT YOU WOULD LIKE. WE WILL PLACE A SECOND ORDER OF SHIRTS AFTER THE EVENT AND THEY WILL BE ABLE TO BE PICKED UP A FEW WEEKS POST RACE.
PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Packet Pickup
Pre-race pickup (highly encouraged): Wednesday November 27 5-6 PM @ Fremont Therapy (8168 WY-789, Lander WY)
RACE DAY PICKUP: 7:45-8:15 @ the gazebo at City Park
BATHROOMS
Bathrooms will be available at the Parks and Rec building near the gazebo on the north side of the park off of Fremont St. The bathrooms by the start line will not be available due to being closed for the season.
RACE DAY EXPERIENCES
We will have a warmup led by one of the turkeys starting at 8 am near the start line (Weather Dependent). Temperatures are likely to be near freezing, and a proper warmup will decrease the risk of injury.
AWARDS AND RESULTS
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
A link to results will be emailed after the race and will be available to view on www.lifewellruncoaching.com
FOOD BANK DONATIONS
We will have a food drop off box available near the finish line where you can bring your shelf stable, non perishable foods. These items will be donated to the Lander Food Bank.
VOLUNTEERS
If you have any family/friends who are interested in supporting the event, but not interested in participating, we have need for volunteers on race day. They can sign up through the registration platform or have them email [email protected] and we will send them information regarding volunteer options.
WEATHER CANCELATION STATEMENT
Weather this time of year can be unpredictable. Because of this, we realize a race cannot be held if it is unsafe due to snow/ice on the road. If the weather restricts our ability to host the race, we will send out an email either night before or morning of informing all participants of cancellation. Those who have signed up will still receive their finisher medal and race shirt. Thank you for your understanding.
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