Wild Turkey Wattle
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Otsego, Minnesota
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Wild Turkey Wattle on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28th, 2024, at the scenic Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, Wright. This family-friendly 5k run/walk is the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities, allowing you to enjoy beautiful trails before indulging in that delicious turkey dinner. The paved course features flat to slightly rolling terrain, winding alongside the river and through picturesque wooded sections, making it ideal for runners, walkers, and strollers alike.
As you participate in this uplifting community event, don’t forget to bring along non-perishable food items or winter clothing donations to support CAER, our local food shelf. This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Wild Turkey Wattle, which has grown from a small gathering to nearly 400 participants pre-COVID! The first 300 registrants will receive a stylish dri-fit wicking event shirt in various sizes. Sign up by November 9th to secure your preferred size, and join us in making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled Thanksgiving morning! Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM, with fees of $35 for ages 13 and up, $25 for ages 12 and
As you participate in this uplifting community event, don’t forget to bring along non-perishable food items or winter clothing donations to support CAER, our local food shelf. This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Wild Turkey Wattle, which has grown from a small gathering to nearly 400 participants pre-COVID! The first 300 registrants will receive a stylish dri-fit wicking event shirt in various sizes. Sign up by November 9th to secure your preferred size, and join us in making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled Thanksgiving morning! Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM, with fees of $35 for ages 13 and up, $25 for ages 12 and
Organiser's Description
5k - family friendly on Thanksgiving morning. Come out and enjoy some beautiful trails before sitting down to an excellent Turkey dinner at home. You may even see some Wild Turkeys in the process!
The run/walk will be held at Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, MN. The course is flat to slightly rolling and loops around next to the river and back through some wooded sections. It is a paved course and strollers are welcome, we just ask that you allow runners to pass and are careful maneuvering around other runners.
Bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donation (gloves, mittens, hats, jackets) for kids or adults and we'll be filling a truck to donate to CAER! (Our local food shelf)
This race is hosted by our local high school nordic ski programs(Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman) and helps to offset costs for our athletes that are not able to afford the expenses. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. (If you are an Elk River Nordic Alumni from years back, you'll be proud to know that the black and grey spacesuits and the candy-cane suits have finally been retired, it only took 35 years.) This is our 13th year! We grew from a small friends/family event of just the team that first year, to almost 400 runners before Covid. So, thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving day with us!
The first 300 registered receive a dri fit-wicking event shirt available in youth, womens, and mens sizing. Register by November 9th to guarantee your choice in size.
Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am.
Race day registration is available:
* 5k-13 and up: $35,
* 5k-12 and under: $25
* 1.5k Kids Run $10
The run/walk will be held at Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, MN. The course is flat to slightly rolling and loops around next to the river and back through some wooded sections. It is a paved course and strollers are welcome, we just ask that you allow runners to pass and are careful maneuvering around other runners.
Bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donation (gloves, mittens, hats, jackets) for kids or adults and we'll be filling a truck to donate to CAER! (Our local food shelf)
This race is hosted by our local high school nordic ski programs(Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman) and helps to offset costs for our athletes that are not able to afford the expenses. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. (If you are an Elk River Nordic Alumni from years back, you'll be proud to know that the black and grey spacesuits and the candy-cane suits have finally been retired, it only took 35 years.) This is our 13th year! We grew from a small friends/family event of just the team that first year, to almost 400 runners before Covid. So, thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving day with us!
The first 300 registered receive a dri fit-wicking event shirt available in youth, womens, and mens sizing. Register by November 9th to guarantee your choice in size.
Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am.
Race day registration is available:
* 5k-13 and up: $35,
* 5k-12 and under: $25
* 1.5k Kids Run $10
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