Tom Turkey Trot '23

Saturday, November 18, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EST
Palmyra, Virginia
$40.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Tom Turkey Trot '23, taking place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the charming town of Palmyra, Fluvanna. This heartwarming event marks the 11th annual running of the race, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving to honor a beloved local figure and support a noble cause. Participants can choose from various race distances while enjoying a scenic, paved course through a friendly neighborhood filled with rolling hills and minimal traffic—perfect for achieving a personal record!

The Tom Turkey Trot welcomes runners, walkers, joggers, strollers, and even furry friends, with races starting in waves at 8:00 AM every 30 minutes. All registrants will receive a commemorative sticker, and finishers will take home a unique 2023 medal, while the top performer in each wave will earn a trophy. Plus, don’t miss out on the delicious pancakes waiting for you at the finish line, included with your registration! For those who prefer a more flexible option, a virtual race is also available. Join us for a fun-filled day of community spirit, competition, and giving back, all while making memories that will last a lifetime!

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  • Tom Turkey Trot 2023

    8:00 AM EST

    $40.00

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Organiser's description

Come join us for the 11th running of our Tom Turkey Trot! Always held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this race started as a way to help with growing chemotherapy bills of a local man near and dear to our hearts. After his passing in 2016 we continued to race for a cause that was near and dear to HIS heart! Now we run to raise money for Trade School scholarships to be given to students in Liberia.

Our course is all paved through a local neighborhood. With rolling hills and very little traffic it's a great opportunity for your PR! We welcome runners, walkers, joggers, strollers, and dogs. We will run in waves of 10 people at a time, 5 waves to start at 8:00 am and every 30 minutes after. All registrants will receive a commemorative sticker for this year! ALL course finishers will receive a unique 2023 medal, and the 1st place finisher in each wave will *win* a trophy recognizing their accomplishment! We are back to serving pancakes at the finish line this year, as well! All runners get pancakes with their registration fee, extra people who come to cheer you on can eat for just $5 each.

You may also choose to run this race virtually! Please email [email protected] after registration if you would prefer to run on your own. Finisher medal will be delivered or shipped to you after November 20th.

Location

4 Centre Court, Palmyra, 22963, VA, United States

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