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The Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot 5K takes place Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9 a.m. in Springfield, VT.The event starts and finishes at the Toonerville Trail trailhead at 280 Clinton St, Springfield, VT. The course is a mostly flat 5K out-and-back along the Black River.
Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and Springfield High School Cross Country, and we will also be taking donations of non-perishable food items for the Springfield Food Bank.
Online Registration: $25
Open thru Tuesday, November 26, 11:59 p.m. EST at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=117808
In-Person Registration at Pack Pick-up and Day-of: $30
Packet Pick-up:
Wednesday, November 27: 3-5 p.m. at Edgar May Health & Recreation Center, 140 Clinton St, Springfield, VT
Thursday, November 28: 7:45-8:45 a.m. at Toonerville Trail trailhead
Post-Run: We will have water, Nuun electrolyte drink, and some light snacks – just enough to hold you over until you get home and enjoy a feast. And new this year, you'll earn a pair of super cool Turkey Trot finishers socks!
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5242953025
Prizes:
5K: 1st place Female and Male Overall and Age Groups
Best Costume
Best Gobbler
Plus whatever other fun, random prizes we decide to award
Parking: There is plenty of room in the parking lot at the trailhead, located between Image Tek Labels and United Construction & Forestry. We encourage carpooling.
Refunds: No refunds, transfers to other runners, or transfers to other years.
More info available at: http://www.runlikeardy.com/races/toonerville-trail-turkey-trot/
Weather: It’s Thanksgiving in Vermont. It’s likely going to be chilly, and maybe even snowy and icy. Dress appropriately (i.e., your best Turkey hat).
Music / Strollers / Dogs: Music players are allowed, but please run with only one earbud in, be aware of other runners and traffic (there is a short road section near the turn-around), and use general caution. Strollers are allowed. Well-behaved short-leashed dogs, preferably dressed as turkeys, are allowed.
If you're unable to Trot in-person but still want to get your Trot-on and make a donation to Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and Springfield High School Cross Country, then register for our Virtual Trot. We'll make sure your donation gets to Meals on Wheels and the Cross Country team, and if you send us your result, we'll post your time in our Results section.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Toonerville Trail, 295 Clinton St, Springfield, VT 05156-3311, United States,Springfield, Vermont
