Turkey Trot
WHEN:
Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2009
WHERE:
Start: Legion Street, 111 Legion Street
(in front of Legion Recreation Center)
Finish: Memorial Stadium, 700 E. Main Street (runners will enter stadium via the tunnel on Bert Street
(click here for directions)
TIME:
Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION:
Early registration deadline: On or BEFORE November 20, 2009
Each Early Registered participant is guaranteed a T-Shirt (long sleeve)
REGISTER ONLINE - http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1792712
OR
DOWNLOAD Registration Form (Click Here)
(1) You may mail your registration to:
Up & At ‘Em Turkey Trot 5K
Johnson City Parks & Recreation
4137 Bristol Highway
Johnson City, TN 37601
(2) Entry form may be hand-delivered to Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway until November 20, 2009 - Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
(3) Late registrations can be submitted at Legion Recreation Center, 111 Legion Street
November 24 & 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. or on race day from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Full price registration applies - NO FAMILY DISCOUNTS will be accepted on race day.
All registrants under the age of 18 must have parental consent.
ENTRY FEES:
Competitive / Runner
On or Before November 20, 2009 - $20
After November 20, 2009 - $25
Recreational / Walker
On or Before November 20, 2009 - $15
After November 20, 2009 - $20
Family Discount available for Early Registrants ONLY Before November 20, 2009:
Families with 5 or more family members living in the SAME household will receive a $15 discount. A registration form must be completed for each family member.
Make checks payable to: City of Johnson City
PACKET PICK UP:
Legion Recreation Center
November 24 & 25, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Race Day Packet Pick Up:
6:30 a.m.
November 26, 2009
Legion Recreation Center
THE COURSE:
USATF Certified 5K Course (Click Here)
AWARDS:
Trophies awarded to male and female competitive / runners only in the following categories:
Overall top 3, Top Masters, Age groups (top 3): Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over
Medallions will be presented to all runners and walkers who complete the race.
SCHOOL AWARDS:
School Division
The Up & At ‘Em Turkey Trot encourages participation by our schools. A special division rewards students and school staff who complete the event. Because of the high level of participation, we have changed the event this year so large schools and small schools do not have to compete against each other. Only students and staff from the school can participate in the school division. Our goal is to have 1,000 students/staff participate in the school division this year. We hope to see you there!
2009 School Division Rules
SMALL School Division (student enrollment 799 and below)
Eligibility: Schools must have at least 30 students/staff completing the event to be eligible.
First Prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $ 500
LARGE School Division (student enrollment 800 and more)
Eligibility: Schools must have at least 50 students/staff completing the event to be eligible
First Prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $ 500
Sign-in: All participants MUST sign-in at the School Division check-in table located in the registration area at Legion Street Recreation Center. You can sign-in at packet pick-up the day before the race or on race day morning. These registered participants are the only ones who will be counted for your school.
For more information contact: Laura Matney matneyl@chartertn.net
CANINES:
Canine participants must be well socialized and on a leash. Dogs will follow runners at the back of the pack.
QUESTIONS:
Charles Harmon (423) 341-5357
Robin DiMona (423) 283-5820
Come join the 4th Annual Turkey Trot by being a volunteer. We need about 100 volunteers to manage this Thanksgiving morning event. We are expecting over 2,500 runners and walkers this year. We need help with parking control, intersection monitors, mile marker timers, water station helpers, crowd control, registration, pre-race packet pick-up workers, finish line monitors, finish line medal distribution, refreshment coordinators, cheerleaders, and more. Most volunteers will need to report to the starting area at Legion Street Recreation Center by 7:00 a.m., however all volunteers will receive a detailed description of their job and the exact time to report. A volunteer meeting will be scheduled the day before the race.
All volunteers will receive a free Turkey Trot Volunteer T-shirt and a GREAT BIG THANK YOU.
To volunteer: Email: Karen Frederick at krnf207@comcast.net. Include your preference for what job you would like to work and your T-shirt size.
For more information call: Michael Ray at (423) 791-1264.
~ Thanks to Our Sponsors ~
~ City of Johnson City
~ Niswonger Children’s Hospital
~ Bank of Tennessee
~ Countryside Vineyards & Winery
~ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
~ Mitch Cox Development Group
~ Johnson City Power Board
~ OmniSource
~ Summers-Taylor
~ Smith Wholesale Co., Inc.
~ Thomas Construction
~ Appalachian Animal Hospital ~ CenturyLink
~ Connect News Center 11 ~ Double Tree Hotel ~ Earth Fare
~ Foot Rx ~ Home Check Energy Audits ~ j.holt photography
~ Johnson City Press ~ Just Store-It ~ LeBlue Bottled Water
~ Pepsi Bottling Company ~ Walmart ~ WXBQ
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