Race Information

YMCA of Barry County Turkey Trot
Hastings, MI
City Location
Barry County
Nov 23, 2023 - Thursday
5K, 1M run
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    YMCA of Barry County’s Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

    Come and participate in the beautiful run/walk near YMCA Camp Algonquin on Thanksgiving morning. It's our 15th annual Turkey Trot, which includes a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile fun run. As always, we will award Otto's Turkey Farm's turkey to the top male and female runners. We will have official bibs with chips this year to record your timed results! Bring along your loved ones and enjoy a morning full of fun! WOBBLE BEFORE YOU GOBBLE

    November 23rd, 2023

    Registration Fees:
            5K Fee: 
    o      Registrations by November 15th T-SHIRT INCLUDED (long sleeve dry-fit shirts)
         -    $20 for Youth 17 & Under
         -    $30 for Adults 18+
    o     After November 15th-19th *NO SHIRT* (online registration ends Nov 19th, but race day registration is available 7-8 am)
         -    $25 for Youth 17 & Under
         -    $35 for Adults 18+
    •    1 Mile Fun Run is FREE; you must register online or on race day – *NO SHIRT*

    Check-in Race/BIB Packet Pick up:
    •    Wednesday, November 22nd at YMCA Camp Algonquin Lodge: 4:00-7:00 PM
    •    Race Day pick-up will be available from 7:00-8:00 AM (YMCA Lodge)
    •    RACE DAY REGISTRATION will be available 7:00-8:00 AM (no t-shirt)

    Race Start:
    •    8:30 am Fun Run @ corner of Buehler Rd & Iroquois Trail
    •    8:45 am 5K @ corner of Buehler Rd & Iroquois Trail

    Parking:
    ALCA Lodge; 2403 Iroquois Trail, & New Y Building; 2350 Iroquois Trail (Old Positive Directions building). No public parking is available at YMCA Camp Algonquin.
     
    5K Race Route:
    Begins at Buehler Road, Right on Woodruff Road, Right on Hammond Road, Right on Iroquois Trail, End in the front lawn at YMCA Camp Algonquin.

    Contests/Prizes:
    •    1st Place Male and Female 5K winners: Win the race, and you will receive a turkey donated by Otto’s Turkey Farm!
    •    Best Dressed: Wear your most festive fall gear, and the best dressed will win a prize and have their picture taken at the finish!

    School Challenge:
    Gather all the members of your school district and invite them to join you in a 5K run/walk! The school with the highest % of students participating per their enrollment for the school system will be presented with the prestigious turkey trophy, which can be displayed at the school for the following year. The trophy will be awarded and announced in the week following Thanksgiving.

    End of Event:
    Meet us on the front lawn after you finish for HOT COCOA, water, and giveaways! 

     

     

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Nov 7, 2012
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Sep 17, 2023
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