45th Turkey Trot 10k / 5k
November 18, 2017 – Saturday
Newark, DE
Pre-race shirt and number pick up is at the Parks & Recreation office Friday, November 17th from 8:30am to 5:00pm for those registered by November 15th.
Race Time
8:00am- Registration opens
9:00am- 10k start
10:30am- 5k start
Please note: Pets are not comfortable in crowds so for their safety and the safety of those attending the event, please leave your pets at home.
Entry Info
Register online – click here (online registration closes the Wednesday before the race at noon)
Entry fee-
10k- $25 pre-registration (until the Wednesday before the race at Noon) / $30 day of event
5k- $25 pre-registration (until the Wednesday before the race at Noon) / $30 day of event
10k & 5k- $30 pre-registration (until the Wednesday before the race at Noon) / $35 day of event
Participants in Racing Wheelchairs & Strollers- please click HERE for more details regarding our policies for those racing in wheelchairs and those participating as Riders.
Location
Handloff Park
1000 Barksdale Road
Newark, DE 19711
Benefits
James F. Hall Scholarship Fund to provide tuition assistance to youth who would otherwise be unable to participate in activities and programs through Newark Parks and Recreation Department. Once again this year the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be collecting coats that will be distruted to people in need throughtout the area. Anyone interested in making a donation may bring coats in good condition the morning of the race.
Course
USATF Certified course with rolling hills through residential area. 10k route does 2 loops.
Amenities
-Long sleeve tee shirts to first 800 registered participants
-Post race refreshments & raffle
Awards
5k
-Awards for overall 3 male/female
-Awards for age groups 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&over
-Awards for top 3 male/female walkers
10k
-Awards for overall 3 male/female
-(FEMALE AGE GROUPS) 9 & Under,10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.
-(MALE AGE GROUPS) 9 & Under,10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 (80 & Over 1ST Place Only)
-Awards for top 3 male/female walkers
Timing
NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
Click HERE for race results. They will be posted online during the race and final results will be posted once the race is complete.
Photos
Click HERE for race photos. They will be posted online later after the race.
Hotel
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark – University is offering discounted rates for participants. Click HERE to make a reservation.
Contact
For more information, contact barb@races2run.com or the Newark Parks & Recreation Department at parksrec@newark.de.us or call (302) 366-7000.
Current Weather
Sanctioned by USA Track & Field