Newtown Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Newtown, Connecticut
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in beautiful Newtown, Western Connecticut! This lively community event invites participants of all ages to kick off their Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited 5K run/walk or a 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. Starting and finishing at Newtown Middle School, the race follows scenic routes that have been embraced since 2019, bringing together over 1,500 enthusiastic participants each year.
Race day kicks off bright and early at 7:45 AM, following race packet pickup on November 26 and 27 at the C. H. Booth Library. In addition to the thrill of competition, there will be a post-race awards ceremony celebrating top finishers across various age groups and categories. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, the Newtown Turkey Trot promises a fantastic way to start the holiday season! Don’t forget to register in advance to secure your spot and be eligible for a commemorative race t-shirt. Come be part of this cherished holiday tradition!
Race day kicks off bright and early at 7:45 AM, following race packet pickup on November 26 and 27 at the C. H. Booth Library. In addition to the thrill of competition, there will be a post-race awards ceremony celebrating top finishers across various age groups and categories. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, the Newtown Turkey Trot promises a fantastic way to start the holiday season! Don’t forget to register in advance to secure your spot and be eligible for a commemorative race t-shirt. Come be part of this cherished holiday tradition!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library [https://chboothlibrary.org/]. Our event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run / walk or 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. This community event has annually attracted over 1500 participants in recent years and will START AND FINISH FROM NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL (11 QUEEN STREET, NEWTOWN) following the routes introduced in 2019.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Race Packet Pickup
* Race check-in, bib and t-shirt collection at C. H. Booth Library on Tuesday 11/26 between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Wednesday 11/27 between 10:00AM and 2:00PM.
* PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A DONATION OF BREAKFAST FOODS FOR THE FAITH FOOD PANTRY AT T-SHIRT PICK UP. (PEANUT BUTTER, JAMS , GRANOLA BARS, OATMEAL , CEREAL, PANCAKE MIX, SYRUPS ETC)
* Race check-in and bib pickup (but not t-shirt collection) will be available between 6:30 AM and 7:15 AM on the morning of the race.
* NOTE: YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR RACE PACKET CONTAINING YOUR RACE BIB BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
* Race Start - 7:45 AM AT NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
* At this time we plan for there to be a post race awards ceremony where overall and age-group winners collect prizes.
* Awards will be available after the race near the finish area. If not collected, they will be made available for collection from the library at a later date or mailed. Results will be streamed during the event to this web site.
RACE ENTRY
* Race entry is by advance online registration. Online registration will be available up to race day. Registration must be complete by 7:00AM on race day.
ENTRY FEES
Individual entry:
* $25 before 9/2
* $35 from 9/3 - 9/30
* $40 from 10/1 - 10/31 (3.40 fee per registrant or less if extra discounts applied)
* $45 from 11/1 - 11/20
* $50 from 11/21 - 11/28
* All prices will have additional processing fees due to transparency laws in CT
Groups of 4:
* $80 before 9/2
* $120 from 9/3 - 9/30
* $140 from 10/1 - 10/31
* $160 from 11/1 - 11/20
* $180 from 11/21 - 11/28
* All prices will have additional processing fees due transparency laws in CT (3.40 per registrant or less if multi person discounts applied )
SHIRT AVAILABILITY
* Participants registered prior to 11/01 at midnight shall receive a 50/50 cotton blend race t-shirt if they choose. Participants may purchase a additional moisture wicking technical long-sleeve t-shirt during registration. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 5TH IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
RESULTS
* Awards will be given in the following categories:
* Top 3 overall in each group
* First of each age and gender in all groups
* Under 10
* 10-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Race Packet Pickup
* Race check-in, bib and t-shirt collection at C. H. Booth Library on Tuesday 11/26 between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Wednesday 11/27 between 10:00AM and 2:00PM.
* PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A DONATION OF BREAKFAST FOODS FOR THE FAITH FOOD PANTRY AT T-SHIRT PICK UP. (PEANUT BUTTER, JAMS , GRANOLA BARS, OATMEAL , CEREAL, PANCAKE MIX, SYRUPS ETC)
* Race check-in and bib pickup (but not t-shirt collection) will be available between 6:30 AM and 7:15 AM on the morning of the race.
* NOTE: YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR RACE PACKET CONTAINING YOUR RACE BIB BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
* Race Start - 7:45 AM AT NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
* At this time we plan for there to be a post race awards ceremony where overall and age-group winners collect prizes.
* Awards will be available after the race near the finish area. If not collected, they will be made available for collection from the library at a later date or mailed. Results will be streamed during the event to this web site.
RACE ENTRY
* Race entry is by advance online registration. Online registration will be available up to race day. Registration must be complete by 7:00AM on race day.
ENTRY FEES
Individual entry:
* $25 before 9/2
* $35 from 9/3 - 9/30
* $40 from 10/1 - 10/31 (3.40 fee per registrant or less if extra discounts applied)
* $45 from 11/1 - 11/20
* $50 from 11/21 - 11/28
* All prices will have additional processing fees due to transparency laws in CT
Groups of 4:
* $80 before 9/2
* $120 from 9/3 - 9/30
* $140 from 10/1 - 10/31
* $160 from 11/1 - 11/20
* $180 from 11/21 - 11/28
* All prices will have additional processing fees due transparency laws in CT (3.40 per registrant or less if multi person discounts applied )
SHIRT AVAILABILITY
* Participants registered prior to 11/01 at midnight shall receive a 50/50 cotton blend race t-shirt if they choose. Participants may purchase a additional moisture wicking technical long-sleeve t-shirt during registration. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 5TH IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
RESULTS
* Awards will be given in the following categories:
* Top 3 overall in each group
* First of each age and gender in all groups
* Under 10
* 10-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
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