Mifflinburg Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EST

Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

$7.55–$34.05 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join the fun at the Mifflinburg Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, in the charming town of Mifflinburg, Union County! This beloved annual tradition, now in its 14th year, invites runners of all ages to kick off the holiday with joy and camaraderie. Participants can take part in a spirited 5k race, with the excitement starting at 9 am, or let the kids enjoy their own adventure in the Kids Fun Run around 9:45 am.

This year, the event supports the Mifflinburg High School Boys Lacrosse Team, making your participation even more meaningful. Plus, don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food donation to help local food pantries! To make this Thanksgiving extra special, register early and save $5 on your race fees. Be inspired by our celebrity turkey, 2024 Miss Union County West End Fair Queen, Laurel Ramsey, as you race towards the finish line! Ensure you register by October 25 to secure your T-shirt and be part of this festive community gathering. Let's make this Thanksgiving unforgettable!

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Nov 23, 2023

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Races

Turkey Trot 5k Run / Walk

Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt

5k online Early Bird Registration $25.00 - register before 9/27/24 5k online pre-registration $30.00. 5k registration is $35.00 day of race.

9:00 AM EST

$34.05

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Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run - 1/2 mile Run

Incl. $2.55 Fee

Kids Fun Run registration $5.00

9:45 AM EST

$7.55

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Organiser's description

Come run with the Turkey on Thanksgiving morning! The Mifflinburg Turkey Trot, in its 14th year, is an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition to kick off your holiday! This fun 5k race directly benefits the Mifflinburg HS Boys Lacrosse Team.
Bring a non-perishable food donation for local food pantries and start the race before the turkey.

NEW THIS YEAR...BE AN EARLY BIRD (OR WOULD THAT BE AN EARLY TURKEY?) AND SAVE $5.00 ON YOUR RACE FEES!

Packet pick-up: 7:30-8:45am

OUR CELEBRITY TURKEY THIS YEAR WILL BE 2024 MISS UNION COUNTY WEST END FAIR QUEEN, LAUREL RAMSEY! LAUREL IS INVOLVED IN FFA, NHS, FALL CHEERLEADING, AND TRACK AND FIELD. SHE ESTABLISHED THE GIRLS WRESTING TEAM AT MIFFLINBURG HIGH SCHOOL.

5k Race Starts @ 9am

T-shirts for 5k are only guaranteed if you register by 10/25

Kids Fun Run starts @ approx. 9:45am

Race the Tired Turkey!!

This race is chip timed by WOLF CREEK RACE MANAGEMENT https://www.wolfcreektrackclub.com