North Reading 5k Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location North Reading, Massachusetts
- Price $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame Committee on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024, for the North Reading 5k Turkey Trot. Sponsored by the committee, this event will support scholarships for graduating seniors at NRHS and benefit the Middle/High School sports program. With a 5K race and 1.75 mile walk, both starting and finishing at Ipswich River Park, participants can enjoy a fun-filled morning of fitness and community support. The event kicks off at 8:00 AM, so be sure to pre-register by midnight on 11/10 for lower fees and a guaranteed long-sleeve performance t-shirt. Families can compete for prizes, and students can participate in the Elementary School Challenge to earn extra points. Strollers are welcome, but please leave your dogs and bikes at home. Sign up now for a memorable Thanksgiving tradition in North Reading!
Organiser's Description
THANKSGIVING MORNING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024 8:00 AM (RAIN OR SHINE) MAXIMUM ENTRIES ACCEPTED = 1500 RUNNERS
Sponsored by the North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame Committee.
Proceeds will support 2 scholarships for deserving graduating seniors at NRHS who have participated in the running programs and benefit the North Reading Middle/High School sports program.
5K RACE AND 1.75 MILE WALK - BOTH START AND FINISH AT THE SAME SPOT AND TIME.
The event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. We ask that all participants who are walking to please use the shorter course. The event needs to be done by 9:00 AM in order to be cleaned up and ready for the Thanksgiving Day football game featuring NRHS and Lynnfield, which is played at 10:30 AM.
Race/Walk will start and finish in Ipswich River Park, Central Street
_NORTH READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE!!!_
Each school will work to meet the challenge of having 20% of the student body participate on race day.
Each school can earn extra points for having a participant finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in your age group.
PRE-REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, 11/10, FOR LOWER REGISTRATION FEES & GUARANTEED SIZE FOR LONG-SLEEVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT
(shirts not guaranteed if registering after 11/10/2024)
_AGE CATEGORIES_
10 and Under, 11 13, 14 18, 19 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60 69, 70 and Over
_5K RACE PRIZES_
Overall winners of the female and male divisions awarded the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award at the end of the race!
Top 2 female/male in all age categories along with the top 2 families (families of 4 runners) win prizes!
Prizewinners will be notified by email/mail.
NEW FOR 2024!!! ALTERNATIVE PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP - HELD AT MARATHON SPORTS - 668 MAIN STREET, READING, MA
* Available at store anytime during open hours on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10 AM - 6 PM and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 11 AM - 6 PM
* If you need to make changes to your event, you will need to go to the MS/HS on Monday, 11/25.
_PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP_ NORTH READING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 189 PARK STREET MONDAY, 11/25 (4:00 7:00 PM)
A food drive for the North Reading Food Pantry will be held by the North Reading Middle School Early-Act Club
Donations accepted during pre-race number pick-up. Check the NR Food Pantry website for needed items: http://www.nrfoodpantry.org/
ENTRY FEE:
Students: $20 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $30 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
Adults: $30 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $40 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
Family (4-Maximum): $70 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $85 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
Family (5-6 members): $100 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $115 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
PLEASE - NO DOGS OR BIKES! There are so many youngsters due to the Elementary School Challenge and not all people are as comfortable around dogs as you may be. Bikes can be unstable, and the roads are NOT closed to traffic.
Sponsored by the North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame Committee.
Proceeds will support 2 scholarships for deserving graduating seniors at NRHS who have participated in the running programs and benefit the North Reading Middle/High School sports program.
5K RACE AND 1.75 MILE WALK - BOTH START AND FINISH AT THE SAME SPOT AND TIME.
The event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. We ask that all participants who are walking to please use the shorter course. The event needs to be done by 9:00 AM in order to be cleaned up and ready for the Thanksgiving Day football game featuring NRHS and Lynnfield, which is played at 10:30 AM.
Race/Walk will start and finish in Ipswich River Park, Central Street
_NORTH READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE!!!_
Each school will work to meet the challenge of having 20% of the student body participate on race day.
Each school can earn extra points for having a participant finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in your age group.
PRE-REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, 11/10, FOR LOWER REGISTRATION FEES & GUARANTEED SIZE FOR LONG-SLEEVE PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT
(shirts not guaranteed if registering after 11/10/2024)
_AGE CATEGORIES_
10 and Under, 11 13, 14 18, 19 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60 69, 70 and Over
_5K RACE PRIZES_
Overall winners of the female and male divisions awarded the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award at the end of the race!
Top 2 female/male in all age categories along with the top 2 families (families of 4 runners) win prizes!
Prizewinners will be notified by email/mail.
NEW FOR 2024!!! ALTERNATIVE PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP - HELD AT MARATHON SPORTS - 668 MAIN STREET, READING, MA
* Available at store anytime during open hours on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10 AM - 6 PM and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 11 AM - 6 PM
* If you need to make changes to your event, you will need to go to the MS/HS on Monday, 11/25.
_PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP_ NORTH READING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 189 PARK STREET MONDAY, 11/25 (4:00 7:00 PM)
A food drive for the North Reading Food Pantry will be held by the North Reading Middle School Early-Act Club
Donations accepted during pre-race number pick-up. Check the NR Food Pantry website for needed items: http://www.nrfoodpantry.org/
ENTRY FEE:
Students: $20 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $30 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
Adults: $30 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $40 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
Family (4-Maximum): $70 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $85 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
Family (5-6 members): $100 Pre- registration (through 11/10/2024) $115 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
PLEASE - NO DOGS OR BIKES! There are so many youngsters due to the Elementary School Challenge and not all people are as comfortable around dogs as you may be. Bikes can be unstable, and the roads are NOT closed to traffic.
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