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NYC Turkey Trot

NYC Turkey Trot
QUEENS, NY | Nov. 26 – Nov. 29
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THIS YEAR, FLY SOLO OR WITH YOUR FAMILY FLOCK ON YOUR OWN COURSE!

2020 VIRTUAL THANKFUL TURKEY EDITION

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    • WHAT IS THE 2020 THANKFUL TURKEY?

      The New York City Thanksgiving tradition continues virtually in 2020 featuring The Thankful Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5K commemorative gear.

      Here’s how it works:

      1.Register to secure your spot.

      2. Get your commemorative event gear mailed straight to your door. 

      3. Run/Walk the distance on a course of your choosing between Thanksgiving Day – November 29th. Feel free to use your favorite tracking app or watch to help keep track of your time and distance.

      4. Submit your results to the leader board, print off your finisher certificate and share (brag!) with your friends using this year’s selfie smile medal.

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    ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMMEMORATIVE QUARTER ZIP MAILED TO YOUR DOOR, ONLINE RESULTS, DIGITAL BIB & FINISHER CERTIFICATE. MEDAL AVAILABLE DURING REGISTRATION.
    ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMMEMORATIVE QUARTER ZIP MAILED TO YOUR DOOR, ONLINE RESULTS, DIGITAL BIB & FINISHER CERTIFICATE. MEDAL AVAILABLE DURING REGISTRATION.
    • BUILD YOUR SMILE MEDAL COLLECTION


      Earn your limited edition collectible medals and get 25% off the other Smile Series races when you sign up for the Thankful Turkey!
      Jolly Jack O’ Lantern 5K, 10K & Half Marathon 
      Smilin’ Santa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

    • CREATE A TEAM O' TURKEYS

      Create a Team O’ Turkeys, run with your team bib and celebrate with commemorative finisher certificates with your team name!

      To create your team, select “Create/Join Team” during step 3 of registration. Then, tell your family and friends to join your team!

    • BUILD YOUR MEDAL COLLECTION

      Sign up for the Columbus Hot Cider Hustle today and you will earn 25% off your next fall race in your confirmation email! Plan out your fall and build your medal collection.

    • HOW TO RUN THE COURSE AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

      1. Download RunGo, Strava(Premium) or MapMyRun. Search “Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K” to find the course. 
      *If you would like audio, turn-by-turn directions we recommend RunGo.

      2. Once you arrive at the course, reference map below for exact start/finish location.

      3. Run! Be sure to click “finish” when you are done to make sure you record an accurate time. 

      4. Click here to learn how to submit your results to the leader board.

    • HOW TO RUN VIRTUALLY AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS
      1. Use your favorite tracking app or watch to track your mileage and time. We recommend RunGo, Strava, or MapMyRun.

      2. Click hereto learn how to submit your virtual run results. 

    • HOW TO GET TO THE COURSE

      Start/Finish Area located at the address below:

      Fountain of The Planets
      Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
      Queens, NY 11375 

      Exact start and finish line locations identified in map below.

       

    • COURSE MAPS

      Course Maps:

      Half Marathon Course Map

      *The half marathon runs 3 loops on the course pictured in the ‘Half Marathon Course Map’

      5K Course Map

    • Results

      2020 Results – Click here to get added to the 2020 virtual leader board

      2019 National Leader Board Results
      Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 50,000 runners from around the country.

      2019 Result
      2019 Photos

      2018 Results
      2018 Photos

      2018 National Leader Board Results
      Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 50,000 runners from around the country.

      2017 Results
      2017 Photos

      2016 Results
      2016 Photos

    • Charity

      Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program

      DONATE HERE

      Rolling Thunder was established in November 1998. We are a non – profit organization set up for mainstream athletes who are developmentally disabled or have other special needs. We are a running and walking club set up specifically for these athletes. We stress important values; such as Courage, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Persistence, and Loyalty. These are all qualities that are needed to be successful in life. Our goals are simple; Inclusion, Independence, and Choice. Through running, we hope to build up the athletes confidence and self – esteem. This will enable them to become more independent in their everyday lives and improve the quality of their lives. We achieve this through participation in mainstream running and walking events. We are the first club set up for these purposes in mind. We are members of USA Track & Field. There is no charge to our athletes. The organization covers athletes expenses from shoes and clothing to race entries, association memberships, transportation, and anything else required for their participation in these events.

    • FAQS & CONTACT US

      When will my gear be shipped?
      Gear will be shipped out weekly starting 11/11.

      What date do I complete my race?
      You can run the Thankful Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5K any day between Thanksgiving Day – November 28th.

      How do I print my bib?
      Click this link to learn how to print your official race bib.

      How do I print out my finisher certificate?
      Congratulations on conquering the The Thankful Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! After you submit your results, there is a button in the top right corner that says “Certificate.”

      What type of material is the Thankful Turkey shirt?
      100% Performance Polyester

      When do I need to submit results by?
      You can submit results anytime between Thanksgiving Day – November 29th.

      Email: info@allcommunityevents.com
      Phone: 224-757-5425

      Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
      *We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.

    2019’s COMMEMORATIVE
    EVENT GEAR

    Keeping you warm, like that turkey in the oven.

    A MEDAL
    FOR EVERY FINISHER

    Medals are made to flaunt

    LOCALLY MADE & FAMOUS

    DOUGHNUT PLANT DONUTS

    WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FINISH LINE.

    RUN
    FLUSHING MEADOWS

    COURSE MAPS

    TEAM O’ TURKEYS COMPETITION

    CREATE A TEAM TO EARN A CAN COOLER

    CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

    EVENT CHARITY

    RUN FOR A CAUSE 


     DONATE NOW

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    • American Turkey Tradition

      American Turkey Tradition

      We are excited to announce that the New York City Turkey Trot has come together with Thanksgiving runs from around the nation to from a multi city running festival called the American Turkey Tradition. Now, in addition to running with everyone at your local event you will be able to come together with runners from around the country in the World’s Largest Thanksgiving running festival:

      Connect with 60,000 runners from around the country:
      -National leader board, see results tab
      -Live national broadcast, coming soon

    • Schedule

      RACE DAY
      7:15 a.m. Last Minute Onsite Packet Pick Up Open
      7:15 a.m. Gear Check Opens
      8:15 a.m. Last Minute Onsite Packet Pick Up Close
      8:15 a.m. Kids Dash Start
      8:30 a.m. 5K Start
      8:40 a.m. Half Marathon Start
      12:00 a.m. Gear Check Closes

      Course is open for 3.5 hours

       

    • Packet pick up

      Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $12.99 (limited time availability).

      Option 2: Packet pick up details will be available 2 weeks before the event.

      Picking up someone else’s packet? Don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.

      Option 3: Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration

    • Charity

      Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program

      DONATE HERE

      Rolling Thunder was established in November 1998. We are a non – profit organization set up for mainstream athletes who are developmentally disabled or have other special needs. We are a running and walking club set up specifically for these athletes. We stress important values; such as Courage, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Persistence, and Loyalty. These are all qualities that are needed to be successful in life. Our goals are simple; Inclusion, Independence, and Choice. Through running, we hope to build up the athletes confidence and self – esteem. This will enable them to become more independent in their everyday lives and improve the quality of their lives. We achieve this through participation in mainstream running and walking events. We are the first club set up for these purposes in mind. We are members of USA Track & Field. There is no charge to our athletes. The organization covers athletes expenses from shoes and clothing to race entries, association memberships, transportation, and anything else required for their participation in these events.

    • Team Competition

      Create a TEAM OF TURKEYS, Get rewards!
      Create a team, give it a name and get as many people as possible to be a part of your team.

      1. Grow your team to 7 participants and get a free can cooler.
      2. Get voted “best team name” in your city and win free registrations to 2020’s Turkey Trot (limit $1,000).

      New York City Turkey Trot – 2018 Team Standings

      American Turkey Tradition – 2018 National Team Standings

      -Best NYC Turkey Trot team name voting will take place in November. VOTE HERE.

      *Free registration is for 2019 team members only and is non-transferable.

    • Directions, Parking & HOTELS

      Event site & start/finish line:

      Fountain of The Planets

      (Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Soccer Field #1 is another great reference point)
      Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
      Queens, NY 11375 

      Parking:
      Parking is very limited. We highly recommend public transportation.

      Hotels:
      Nearby Hotels

    • COURSE MAPS & LIVE PARTICIPANT TRACKING

      Course Maps:

      Half Marathon Course Map

      *The half marathon runs 3 loops on the course pictured in the ‘Half Marathon Course Map’

      Half Marathon Elevation Map

      5K Course Map

      Live Participant Tracking:

      Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy.
      Experience race day like never before! Track your race progress while on course. Your family and friends can track your progress and directly send you motivational support while you’re racing.

    • Awards

      Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female in each age group and overall.
      Participant must be present on event day to receive medal.

      Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+

      Kids Dash finisher award to all participants.

      If you do not pick up your medal there will be a $5 fee to have it mailed to you: Post race medal request registration.

    • Photos & Results

      Results and free digital photos will be posted here after the event.

      2019 National Leader Board Results
      Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 50,000 runners from around the country.

      2019 Result
      2019 Photos

      2018 Results
      2018 Photos

      2018 National Leader Board Results
      Results from all the American Turkey Tradition races will be aggregated into one results page where you can see how compared to over 50,000 runners from around the country.

      2017 Results
      2017 Photos

      2016 Results
      2016 Photos

    • Volunteer info

      Sign up to participate as a volunteer

      Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling and many other places.

      If you can’t find your volunteer confirmation e-mail, which is sent 2 weeks prior to the event, please contact us at 224-757-5425 or the e-mail address below. Or simply meet at the volunteer check-in located at the start/finish line on event day at 7:00 a.m.

      For more information email:  nycturkeytrot@tristateruns.com

    • CONTACT US AND FAQS

      This event is chip timed. Your “chip” is integrated with your bib. You must wear your bib on your front across your stomach to be electronically timed.

      Runners and walkers can participate in this event as long as the participant can finish within the event time limit, see schedule above.

      Monitored gear check will be provided.  Pick up and drop off will be at the start/finish area.  The event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. 

      If you ordered your race packet to be mailed to you, it will typically arrive 1-4 days before the event. It will be sent to the address you entered during registration. If your package does not arrive before the event day, please come to event day packet pick up where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.

      Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration

      All participants are required to read and sign the event waiver form.

      Like most live sporting events, this ticket/registration is non-refundable.

      It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear, see, sense, and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.

      If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.

      Water stations include water and Gatorade.

      No dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.

      The event will start rain, snow or shine. The event could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions.  Above schedule is weather dependent.  Trail conditions could be variable.

      You can transfer to a different distance within the same race up to 3 days before the event. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees.

      You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the event.

      You can defer your registration to next year’s race or any other TriStateRuns.com’s race for $6 up to 17 days before the event. After that, you can still defer for $15 until the day prior to packet pick up. All deferment requests must be sent via e-mail and please include your name, the event your currently in and which event you would like to defer into.

      You can manage your event shirt size and any other add-ons up to 10 days before the event

      Email: nycturkeytrot@tristateruns.com
      Phone: 224-757-5425

      Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
      *We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.

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