Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 28th November 2024
  • Location Rockford, Illinois
  • Price $11.60 - $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to trot for a great cause at the 52nd Annual Rockford Road Runners Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024! This beloved event, held in Rockford, Winnebago, is not only a celebration of the Thanksgiving spirit but also a vital fundraiser for the Rock River Valley Food Pantry. Participants will tackle an exciting 5K trail race, navigating through hills, rocks, and roots, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Atwood Park.

Join fellow runners for a mass start at 9 a.m. and experience the thrill of a chip-timed race in a "guess your time" format. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. and donโ€™t miss the chance to grab a special 2024 Turkey Trot long sleeve shirt for just $25. With many fantastic random finish line giveaways and the opportunity to support a local charity, this yearโ€™s Turkey Trot promises to be a memorable and fulfilling experience. Sign up online now and letโ€™s make this Thanksgiving one to remember!

Organiser's Description

52ND ANNUAL ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNERS TURKEY TROT IS THE OLDEST AREA RACE! THE RACE HAS LONG BEEN A FUNDRAISER FOR THE ROCK RIVER VALLEY FOOD PANTRY, WITH MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS HAVING BEEN RAISED OVER THE YEARS AND CONTINUES THAT TRADITION THIS YEAR. OUR HOPE IS THAT IN SIGNING UP ALL WILL CONSIDER INCLUDING A DONATION TO SUPPORT TO THE ROCK RIVER VALLEY FOOD PANTRY.

THE DISTANCE IS LISTED AS 5K. THE DISTANCE IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN APPROXIMATE. IT IS A TRAIL RACE, THERE WILL BE HILLS, ROCKS, HILLS, ROOTS, HILLS, AND PROBABLY MORE HILLS!

Packet pick up is day of from 7:15-8:45AM. Preordered shirts will also be available.

THINGS TO KNOW! LOCATION: 7074 RYDBERG RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 (THIS IS THE SOUTH ENTRANCE TO ATWOOD PARK) - START: 9 A.M. MASS START ALL RUNNERS! EVENT IS CHIP TIMED AGAIN AND IS GUESS YOUR TIME FORMAT. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! SIGNUP ONLINE! RANDOM FINISH LINE GIVEAWAYS! RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE RRR WEBSITE "RESULTS" PAGE. PACKET PICKUPS: PICKUP RACE BIB ON RACE DAY!

AN OPTION FOR A RRR 2024 TURKEY TROT LONG SLEEVE RACE SHIRT WILL BE OFFERED WHEN YOU REGISTER. SHIRTS ARE $25 EACH AND WILL BE READY FOR PICKUP THE DAY OF THE RACE.

Races

  • RRR Turkey Trot - Individual

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $11.60

    Donations are again being accepted this year as we collect money for the Rock River Valley Food Pantry, Rockford Wildcats, the RRR Founders Scholarship Fund. Start 9 a.m. mass start! Event is guess your time and is chip timed. An option for a RRR 2024 Turkey Trot long sleeve race shirt will be offered when you register. Shirts are $25 each and will be ready for pickup the day of the race.
  • RRR Turkey Trot- Couple

    Incl. $1.96 Fee

    Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $17.96

    Donations are again being accepted this year as we collect money for the Rock River Valley Food Pantry, Rockford Wildcats, the RRR Founders Scholarship Fund. Start 9 a.m. mass start! Event is guess your time and is chip timed. An option for a RRR 2024 Turkey Trot long sleeve race shirt will be offered when you register. Shirts are $25 each and will be ready for pickup the day of the race.
  • RRR Turkey Trot- Family (3 or More Spouse/Dependents)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    Family? Easy you can include yourself your spouse and any additional dependents. Donations are again being accepted this year as we collect money for the Rock River Valley Food Pantry, Rockford Wildcats, the RRR Founders Scholarship Fund. Start 9 a.m. mass start! Event is guess your time and is chip timed. An option for a RRR 2024 Turkey Trot long sleeve race shirt will be offered when you register. Shirts are $25 each and will be ready for pickup the day of the race.

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7074 Rydberg Rd, Rockford, 61109, IL, United States

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