Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Rhinebeck, New York
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, in the charming town of Rhinebeck, Dutchess County. This spirited event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the Ferncliff Forest, keeping it free and accessible for everyone year-round. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in this fun-filled race that starts at 8:00 AM, featuring a scenic out-and-back course on paved roads with gentle rolling hills.
The first 750 registrants will receive a soft cotton T-shirt, so be sure to sign up early! With nearly 1,000 participants last year, this family-friendly event is perfect for everyone, including well-behaved dogs on leashes and kids in strollers. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age categories, and every child under 10 will receive a special award. Plus, take part in the raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes from local merchants. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving with a healthy dose of community spirit and outdoor fun!
The first 750 registrants will receive a soft cotton T-shirt, so be sure to sign up early! With nearly 1,000 participants last year, this family-friendly event is perfect for everyone, including well-behaved dogs on leashes and kids in strollers. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age categories, and every child under 10 will receive a special award. Plus, take part in the raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes from local merchants. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving with a healthy dose of community spirit and outdoor fun!
Organiser's Description
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE 2024 FERNCLIFF FOREST TURKEY TROT !! THIS EVENT KEEPS FERNCLIFF FOREST FREE FOR ALL TO USE YEAR ROUND. WE ARE A PRIVATE PRESERVE AND GET NO GOVERNMENT MONEY. YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT HAS ALLOWED US TO MAINTAIN THE FOREST SINCE 1964. WE HAVE NO PAID DIRECTORS, BOARD MEMBERS OR EXECUTIVES.
THE FIRST 750 ENTRIES WILL GET A SOFT COTTON T SHIRT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SHIRT WHEN SIGNING UP. ENTER NOW THE SHIRTS DO SELL OUT. LAST YEAR WE HAD ALMOST 1000 RUNNERS !!
RACE TIME IS 8AM WE WILL DO A GUN START WITH CHIP TIMING, SO IF YOU ARE BACK IN THE PACK YOUR TIME WILL START WHEN YOU CROSS THE START LINE . ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS MUST START BY 8:10 !
KIDS UNDER 5 ARE FREE, KIDS IN STROLLER ARE OK. WELL BEHAVED DOGS ON A LEASH ARE PERMITTED.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME, BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY. MANY OTHERS DO!
!! RAFFLE !! FOR EVERY $5 DONATED (SEPARATE FROM ENTRY) YOU WILL GET 1 RAFFLE CHANCE! WE WILL HAVE A RAFFLE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, GAS CARDS, FROZEN TURKEYS ETC. PLEASE USE THE DONATION BUTTON TO BE ENTERED IN THE RAFFLE. $5 FOR EACH CHANCE AT WINNING A PRIZE!
RACE DATE
THURSDAY NOV 28, 2024 - THANKSGIVING MORNING RACE START 8:00AM
CHURCH HALL WILL OPEN AT 6:45 FOR ALL RUNNERS. THURS MORNING ENTRY AVAILABLE TILL 7:45
LOCATION
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 ASTOR DR, (CORNER OF ASTOR AND MONTGOMERY) RHINEBECK NY.
THE COURSE
ALL ON PAVED ROAD- MONTGOMERY ST /MT RUTSEN ROAD FROM ASTOR DR. TO FERNCLIFF FOREST AND BACK. PAVED ROAD COURSE OUT AND BACK. GENTLE ROLLING HILLS.
CLASSES
MALE AND FEMALE
AGES UNDER 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
AWARDS
AWARDS TO TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS, TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP FINISHERS. ALL KIDS UNDER 10 WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD.
AWARDS CEREMONY AT 9AM SHARP
REGISTERING : PLEASE ENTER HERE ON LINE
BEFORE THE EVENT
-IF YOU HAVE COLD OR FLU SYMPTOMS PLEASE STAY HOME. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE FEVER OR CHILLS, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, FATIGUE, MUSCLE OR BODY ACHES, HEADACHES, THE NEW LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL, SORE THROAT, CONGESTION OR RUNNY NOSE, NAUSEA OR VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
PACKET PICK-UP
WE WILL BE USING THE HALL AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.
PLEASE TRY TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT THE NIGHT BEFORE.
-OPTION #1: PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT AT RHINEBECK BAGELS, 31 W MARKET ST, RHINEBECK. WED NOV 27ND BETWEEN 5:00PM TILL 6:30PM. PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT PICK-UP OPTION IF POSSIBLE.
-OPTION #2: RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP STARTING 7:00AM IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH HALL
START LINE
LOCATED JUST TO YOUR LEFT AS YOU LEAVE THE CHURCH PARKING LOT.
ON COURSE
-WHEN PASSING ANOTHER RACER, PLEASE ANNOUNCE YOUR PRESENCE AND INTENT TO PASS.
FINISH LINE
-RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ONLINE AT PRTIMING.COM AS THE RUNNERS COME IN.
THE FIRST 750 ENTRIES WILL GET A SOFT COTTON T SHIRT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SHIRT WHEN SIGNING UP. ENTER NOW THE SHIRTS DO SELL OUT. LAST YEAR WE HAD ALMOST 1000 RUNNERS !!
RACE TIME IS 8AM WE WILL DO A GUN START WITH CHIP TIMING, SO IF YOU ARE BACK IN THE PACK YOUR TIME WILL START WHEN YOU CROSS THE START LINE . ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS MUST START BY 8:10 !
KIDS UNDER 5 ARE FREE, KIDS IN STROLLER ARE OK. WELL BEHAVED DOGS ON A LEASH ARE PERMITTED.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME, BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY. MANY OTHERS DO!
!! RAFFLE !! FOR EVERY $5 DONATED (SEPARATE FROM ENTRY) YOU WILL GET 1 RAFFLE CHANCE! WE WILL HAVE A RAFFLE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, GAS CARDS, FROZEN TURKEYS ETC. PLEASE USE THE DONATION BUTTON TO BE ENTERED IN THE RAFFLE. $5 FOR EACH CHANCE AT WINNING A PRIZE!
RACE DATE
THURSDAY NOV 28, 2024 - THANKSGIVING MORNING RACE START 8:00AM
CHURCH HALL WILL OPEN AT 6:45 FOR ALL RUNNERS. THURS MORNING ENTRY AVAILABLE TILL 7:45
LOCATION
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 ASTOR DR, (CORNER OF ASTOR AND MONTGOMERY) RHINEBECK NY.
THE COURSE
ALL ON PAVED ROAD- MONTGOMERY ST /MT RUTSEN ROAD FROM ASTOR DR. TO FERNCLIFF FOREST AND BACK. PAVED ROAD COURSE OUT AND BACK. GENTLE ROLLING HILLS.
CLASSES
MALE AND FEMALE
AGES UNDER 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
AWARDS
AWARDS TO TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS, TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP FINISHERS. ALL KIDS UNDER 10 WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD.
AWARDS CEREMONY AT 9AM SHARP
REGISTERING : PLEASE ENTER HERE ON LINE
BEFORE THE EVENT
-IF YOU HAVE COLD OR FLU SYMPTOMS PLEASE STAY HOME. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE FEVER OR CHILLS, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, FATIGUE, MUSCLE OR BODY ACHES, HEADACHES, THE NEW LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL, SORE THROAT, CONGESTION OR RUNNY NOSE, NAUSEA OR VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
PACKET PICK-UP
WE WILL BE USING THE HALL AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.
PLEASE TRY TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT THE NIGHT BEFORE.
-OPTION #1: PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT AT RHINEBECK BAGELS, 31 W MARKET ST, RHINEBECK. WED NOV 27ND BETWEEN 5:00PM TILL 6:30PM. PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT PICK-UP OPTION IF POSSIBLE.
-OPTION #2: RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP STARTING 7:00AM IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH HALL
START LINE
LOCATED JUST TO YOUR LEFT AS YOU LEAVE THE CHURCH PARKING LOT.
ON COURSE
-WHEN PASSING ANOTHER RACER, PLEASE ANNOUNCE YOUR PRESENCE AND INTENT TO PASS.
FINISH LINE
-RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ONLINE AT PRTIMING.COM AS THE RUNNERS COME IN.
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