Additional Information
8K COMPETITIVE: You must register BY NOV 23 to get a long-sleeve tech shirt. If you register at Advanced Packet Pickup you may receive a t-shirt.
The Raleigh-Cary Ridgewood turkey trot is a Triangle-area Thanksgiving tradition - and the largest Thanksgiving event in the area. For the third year it is also a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Last year over 1,700 runners from 33 states raised more than $17,000 for the National MS Society!
http://www.RidgewoodTurkeyTrot.com
Course Map: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nc/raleigh/1085273685
New for 2009: Enjoy a premium runner experience with hassle-free disposable-chip timing by Precision Race, LLC. No separate line to stand in to get a timing chip and no waiting at the finish to turn in your chip. http://www.precisionrace.com
New for 2009: Great new autumn shirt colors, for both the Competitive 8K (long sleeve technical shirts) and event t-shirts).
New for 2009: Race photography by Hill Events. How many times have you wanted to purchase a professional race photo but were turned off by the sky-high prices? Hill Events prices are really affordable (e.g. 5x7 just $6.99). You can also get your finish photo on a mug, magnet, or mouse pad! A portion of photo purchases donated to the National MS Society.
New for 2009: More Kids' Fun! Kids can decorate the finish approach with sidewalk chalk and make posters cheering for their running parents and relatives.
Baby Joggers are permitted! Safety is our #1 priority, so we ask parents with baby joggers to start near the back, and to prioritize the safety of your fellow runners over your finish time.
Events:
- - 8K Competitive division
- - 8K Recreational division
- - 1 Mile Fun Run
- - Kid's Dash (7 and under)
Schedule of events:
- - Early packet pick-up: Tuesday, Nov 24 and Wednesday, Nov 25 from 3 PM - 7 PM at Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh in Ridgewood Shopping Center, 3546 Wade Avenue in Raleigh.
- - Race day packet pick up and registration will be held from 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM at the race start/finish area. No race-day competitive entries.
- - Enjoy the Race Expo all morning.
- - The 1 Mile Fun Run kicks off the day's events at 8:00 am.
- - The 8K Turkey Trot Race will start at 8:30 am (competitive division) and 8:35 (recreational). The 8K Race will be run on a certified course which includes some hills to add to the challenge. Jaguar disposable-chip timing by Precision Race, LLC for the competitive divison. USA Track & Field sanctioned event.
- - Baby joggers are welcome in the 8K Recreational Run and in the 1 Mile Fun Run
- - The Kid's Dash (ages 7 and under) will start at 9:45 am.
- - The 8K Race Awards Ceremony will begin at 10:00 am.
Event Shirts:
- - 8K competitive race participants registering by 11/23 will receive a gender-specific long-sleeve technical shirt. Women's shirts are Zorrel stretch techncial shirts and they run small - we recommend that women order up one size). Yes - get a great long-sleeve tech shirt and disposable chip timing for just $5 more than the recreational 8K!
- - 8K competitive racers registering at advance packet pickup will receive an event t-shirt. (No race-day 8K competitive entries.)
- - Participants in the 8K recreational run and the 1-mile Fun Run will receive an event t-shirt (while supplies last).
- - Participants in the Kid's Dash (ages 7 and under) will receive a medal.
8K Competitive Awards and Categories:
Not just the fastest get Awards at the Turkey Trot...
Every 100th 8K Competitive division racer to finish will receive a certificate for a complimentary fitting and a free pair of Mizuno shoes from Fleet Feet Raleigh.
Competitive division prizes are provided by race sponsors Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh and Mizuno. Award categories include (preliminary - subject to change):
- Top 3 overall male and female
- Top 3 overall male and female Masters
- Top 3 in the following age groups (male and female except as noted):
15-under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and above
Plan to arrive early on race day as Ridge Road (which is part of the run/race route) will be closed to traffic at 7:45 am. Take advantage of convenient parking across Wade Ave at Meredith College.
Questions? Email msevents@yahoo.com or call Bruce at 919-349-1719.
