Trot for TROT

JOIN US FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING OF TRI-CITIES (TROT) 4TH ANNUAL TROT FOR TROT 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024! COME ON OUT FOR A FUN FILLED, FAMILY FRIENDLY MORNING. WALK, JOG, RUN, OR ROLL ALONG THE SCENIC COLUMBIA RIVER AND ENJOY SOME FRESH AIR AND BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN SCENERY. THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR TROT WHICH PROMOTES THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPIES AND PROGRAMS. ALL PROCEEDS, ENTRY FEES, AND SHIRT PURCHASES WILL GO DIRECTLY TO PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES AND RIDERS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS, OPERATIONAL PROGRAM COSTS, AND EQUINE CARE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TROT VISIT HTTPS://WWW.TROT3CITIES.ORG/ [https://www.trot3cities.org/].



RACE DETAILS

THE 5K ROUTE AND 1 MILE ROUTE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE COLUMBIA POINT MARINA PARKING LOT IN RICHLAND (600 COLUMBIA POINT DRIVE RICHLAND, WA). THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND KID-FRIENDLY EVENT AND THE COURSE IS ACCESSIBLE FOR STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS. BOTH ROUTES ARE OUT AND BACK ON PAVEMENT. SPECIAL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE (1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE) IN THE 5K DISTANCE AND TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE (1ST PLACE AND 2ND PLACE) IN THE 1 MILE DISTANCE. THE TROT FOR TROT WILL NOT BE CHIP-TIMED. RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR CANINE COMPANIONS TO HELP CELEBRATE THE SPECIAL HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.



ADDITIONAL RACE DAY ACTIVITIES

WHILE THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE TROT FOR TROT IS THE 5K RACE AND 1 MILE FUN RUN, THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT EVERYONE WILL ENJOY!

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LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE FROM BRAM BRATA & OK2BOTAY - TCSBA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES WORLD MUSIC IN THE MID-COLUMBIA REGION THROUGH EDUCATION AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE. BRAM BRATA & OK2BOTAY ARE TWO REMARKABLE GROUPS IN TCSBA WHO KNOW HOW TO GET THE CROWD GOING. COME TO THE TROT FOR TROT AND ENJOY THEIR FUN AND INCREDIBLE MUSIC!

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BEST DRESSED COWBOY OR COWGIRL - RACE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE KEEPING THEIR EYES PEELED FOR THE BEST DRESSED COWBOY OR COWGIRL! THE CHOSEN WINNER WILL RECEIVE A PRIZE!

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KIDS PONY STICK BARREL RACE - KIDS (AGES 3-6) WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A FREE PONY STICK BARREL RACE EVENT!

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PETTING ZOO - SOME OF OUR FAVORITE THERAPY ANIMALS WILL BE THERE TO SAY HI AND CHEER ON ALL THE RUNNERS.BE SURE TO COME GIVE THEM SOME LOVE AND SCRATCHES!

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FREE RAFFLE - ENTER YOUR NAME/BIB NUMBER IN THE FREE RAFFLE AT THE TROT FOR TROT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE!



ENTRY FEE PRICES

EARLY BIRD PRICE (ENDS 8/11/24)

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COWBOYS TRAIL (1 MILE): $15

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COCOA'S ROUND-UP (5K): $20

REGULAR PRICE (ENDS 10/9/24)

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COWBOYS TRAIL (1 MILE): $20

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COCOA'S ROUND-UP (5K): $25

RACE DAY PRICE

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COWBOYS TRAIL (1 MILE): $25

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COCOA'S ROUND-UP (5K): $30

_ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2024 AT 11:59PM_



TROT FOR TROT RACE SHIRTS: PURCHASE A SHIRT AND HELP US CHANGE A LIFE

EVERY SHIRT PURCHASED IS HELPING SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND ALLOWING US TO EMPOWER, ENGAGE & EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE TRI-CITIES COMMUNITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND GENEROSITY! WE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO DO WHAT WE DO WITH THE SUPPORT OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU. _ALL SHIRT ORDERS MUST BE PURCHASED BY SEPTEMBER 26TH SO BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR PREFERRED SHIRT SIZE. _



VIRTUAL TROT FOR TROT OPTION

UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSON AT THE TROT FOR TROT, BUT STILL WANT TO SUPPORT TROT? CONSIDER SIGNING UP TO RUN THE TROT FOR TROT ON YOUR OWN TIME. GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY SOME FRESH AIR, ALL WHILE KNOWING YOU ARE HELPING SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE. BE SURE TO SEND US PICTURES (EVENTS@TROT3CITIES) OR TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @TROT3CITIES OF YOUR RUN! _THIS REGISTRATION OPTION DOES NOT INCLUDE A RACE BAG OR RACE BIB._ SHIRT ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT TROT'S OFFICE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK THEM AT RACE PACKET PICKUP OR THE DAY OF THE TROT FOR TROT.



SPONSOR THE TROT FOR TROT

MAKE A LASTING IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING THE 2024 TROT FOR TROT! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CLICK _H_ERE [https://www.trot3cities.org/trot-for-trot-sponsorship/]. THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE 2024 TROT FOR TROT SPONSORS (SEE BELOW)!