Ridgewood Turkey Trot

Date

Start: Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

1 Mile: 8:00 am. 8K: 8:30 am. Kid's Dash: 9:45

Address

Ridgewood Shopping Center
Wade Avenue and Ridge Road Raleigh, NC

Fees

8K Competitive: $25 to $35 (depending on registration date); 8K recreational $20 to $30; 1 Mile Fun-Run $15 to $20; Kid's Dash $7

Registration Closing Date

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 9:00 PM PST

Brief Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. You may register TODAY (Weds) at advanced packet pickup at Fleet Feet Sports in Ridgewood Shopping Center from 3-7 pm. You can register for race morning for all events EXCEPT the 8K Competitive race from 7-8:15 am. If you register today you will receive a t-shirt instead of a technical shirt. No race day competitive entries.

Work up an appetite for Thanksgiving Dinner and help fight Multiple Sclerosis!

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.

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