The MIP Foundation Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Ambler, Pennsylvania
- Price $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in Ambler, Montgomery for The MIP Foundation Turkey Trot! This Thanksgiving tradition includes a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, all in support of teens and young adults facing cancer. The event, previously operated by the Spartan Track & Field Alumni, was gifted to The MIP Foundation in 2019. Participants can run in honor of the Original MIP, Colin Delaney, or join the walk for a more relaxed experience. If you can't make it in person, you can still participate virtually with your family. The event starts at 8:30 am, with bib pick up/check-in at 7:30 am. By fundraising and joining with others, you can help raise funds to further the mission of The MIP Foundation, providing support and programs geared towards mental wellness, empowerment, and peer connections for adolescents and young adults fighting cancer. Make a difference and join #TeamMIP in this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
We invite you to come join #TeamMIP and PARTICIPATE IN OUR 2023 TURKEY TROT 5K AND FUN WALK. The Turkey Trot is a Springfield Township Thanksgiving tradition, previously operated by the Spartan Track & Field Alumni, who gifted the race to The MIP Foundation in 2019.Proceeds from this even help us to reach our goal of helping teens and young adults facing cancer learn how to turn their pain into power. The Original MIP, Colin Delaney, was a proud Spartan Alumni and many race participants continue to run in his honor.
NOT A RUNNER? That's ok, come join the 1 Mile Fun Walk!
Don't live locally? Please join us VIRTUALLY, enjoy together with your entire family!
5K BEGINS AT 8:30AM. BIB PICKUP/CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:30.
1 MILE FUN WALK BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RUNNERS LEAVE THE STARTING LINE.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO START A FUNDRAISING TEAM AND JOIN WITH OTHERS TO HELP RAISE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE MIP FOUNDATION. WITH YOUR HELP, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS FIGHTING CANCER THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS ALL GEARED TOWARDS MENTAL WELLNESS, EMPOWERMENT, AND PEER CONNECTIONS. A TEENAGER THAT IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER HAS MANY UNIQUE (AND GROWN UP) CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME. THEIR EMERGING INDEPENDENCE IS GONE, THEY ARE ISOLATED FROM THEIR PEERS, AND THEIR WORLD IS FOREVER CHANGED. CANCER AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE WILL GIVE THEM LIFELONG PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES TO FACE.
YOUR RACE REGISTRATION AND FELLOW TEAM MATES CONTRIBUTIONS WILL HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS!
The MIP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN#83-1719560
NOT A RUNNER? That's ok, come join the 1 Mile Fun Walk!
Don't live locally? Please join us VIRTUALLY, enjoy together with your entire family!
5K BEGINS AT 8:30AM. BIB PICKUP/CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:30.
1 MILE FUN WALK BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RUNNERS LEAVE THE STARTING LINE.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO START A FUNDRAISING TEAM AND JOIN WITH OTHERS TO HELP RAISE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE MIP FOUNDATION. WITH YOUR HELP, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS FIGHTING CANCER THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS ALL GEARED TOWARDS MENTAL WELLNESS, EMPOWERMENT, AND PEER CONNECTIONS. A TEENAGER THAT IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER HAS MANY UNIQUE (AND GROWN UP) CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME. THEIR EMERGING INDEPENDENCE IS GONE, THEY ARE ISOLATED FROM THEIR PEERS, AND THEIR WORLD IS FOREVER CHANGED. CANCER AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE WILL GIVE THEM LIFELONG PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES TO FACE.
YOUR RACE REGISTRATION AND FELLOW TEAM MATES CONTRIBUTIONS WILL HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS!
The MIP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN#83-1719560
Races
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Turkey Trot 5K (In Person)
Includes T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$30.00
NEW USTFA measured course! This is a timed race through Pretzel City Sports. Start time 8:30 AM Must register by Thursday 10-31 to receive race Tshirt. Pie Prizes awarded for 1st Place Male and Female Finishers, as well as top finishers in age groups 13&Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. #GobbleOn -
Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Walk (In Person)
Includes T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$30.00
Not a runner but want to get in some exercise before the big meal of the day? The Fun Walk is a perfect way to spend time together with community and get a walk in! Will begin at 8:40am after runners leave start line. -
Virtual Run/Walk/However You Wish to Complete!
Includes T-Shirt
$30.00
Run/Walk/Bike from anywhere! Complete it as one event, or break up as you have time.
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