West Haven Rotary 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K
- Date Sat 23rd November 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location West Haven, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K in beautiful West Haven, South Central Connecticut, on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024! This exciting community event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in the fun while supporting local charitable projects that benefit school-age children in need. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. at Bradley Point and takes participants along a scenic route to the Bird Sanctuary Parking Lot and back, ensuring a vibrant and memorable experience for all.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a festive day out with family and friends, this untimed 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving. Enjoy fun post-race festivities at the Grove, including opportunities to win restaurant gift cards for the most creative costumes! With early registration costing just $30 for participants aged 9 and up (and $15 for ages 3-8), each entry includes a commemorative event tee. Plus, bring your furry friends along—just remember to keep them leashed! Join us for hot beverages, holiday treats, and a chance to take photos with our giant Turkey. Let’s trot together for a great cause!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a festive day out with family and friends, this untimed 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving. Enjoy fun post-race festivities at the Grove, including opportunities to win restaurant gift cards for the most creative costumes! With early registration costing just $30 for participants aged 9 and up (and $15 for ages 3-8), each entry includes a commemorative event tee. Plus, bring your furry friends along—just remember to keep them leashed! Join us for hot beverages, holiday treats, and a chance to take photos with our giant Turkey. Let’s trot together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Join the Rotary Club of West Haven for our 3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot and Fun Run on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024.
"Service above Self" has been our motto since we first began as a club in 1933. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community to help those school age children who are less fortunate. All proceeds, after expenses, will go to fund current and future projects such as 3rd grade dictionaries, Operation Warm Coat, scholarships for West Haven High School and Notre Dame High School, and Adult Education, First Day of School Baggies, WHEAT, and so much more!
Check in time starts at 8 a.m. The Turkey Trot starts promptly at 9 a.m. and ends at 11am, starting at Bradley Point along the Boardwalk to the Bird Sanctuary Parking Lot and back to Bradley Point. Festivities and activities will take place post-race at the Grove. This has been measured and is a true 5K. Free parking available.
Registration is $30/person (ages 9+) and $15/person (ages 3-8). Each early registration includes an event tee! Children in strollers are not required to register. All ages are welcome including furbabies but must be leashed!
We encourage Thanksgiving costumes and accessories! Restaurant gift cards will be given to the top 10 most original costumes!
Come early for hot beverages, and a holiday treat! Take photos with our giant Turkey!
This event will NOT be timed.
"Service above Self" has been our motto since we first began as a club in 1933. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community to help those school age children who are less fortunate. All proceeds, after expenses, will go to fund current and future projects such as 3rd grade dictionaries, Operation Warm Coat, scholarships for West Haven High School and Notre Dame High School, and Adult Education, First Day of School Baggies, WHEAT, and so much more!
Check in time starts at 8 a.m. The Turkey Trot starts promptly at 9 a.m. and ends at 11am, starting at Bradley Point along the Boardwalk to the Bird Sanctuary Parking Lot and back to Bradley Point. Festivities and activities will take place post-race at the Grove. This has been measured and is a true 5K. Free parking available.
Registration is $30/person (ages 9+) and $15/person (ages 3-8). Each early registration includes an event tee! Children in strollers are not required to register. All ages are welcome including furbabies but must be leashed!
We encourage Thanksgiving costumes and accessories! Restaurant gift cards will be given to the top 10 most original costumes!
Come early for hot beverages, and a holiday treat! Take photos with our giant Turkey!
This event will NOT be timed.
Races
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West Haven Rotary 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
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