Name: Turkey Trot
Start: 2024-11-23T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Norma B. Handloff Park

Join us for Delaware’s oldest consecutive road race, the Turkey Trot! The 5K and 10K Runs and 5K Walk will be held on Saturday, November 23 at Handloff Park on Barksdale Road in Newark.
Pre-race shirt and number pick up at the Parks and Recreation office will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. for those registered by Nov. 20. This is a rain or shine event. For additional information, please call the Newark Parks and Recreation Department at (302) 366-7000 or the Hotline at (302) 366-7147.
$30.00 pre-registration (On or before November 20)
$35.00 November 21 & 22
Trophies for overall winners and age group winners.
Both courses (5K and 10K) have been Certified. There will be 10 men’s and 10 women’s divisions in each run. The first 500 registrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to overall winners, as well as winners in age group categories for each run. Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given for the 5K Walk. Be sure to list your age on race day so we can accurately place you in the appropriate division. Random awards will be given during the awards ceremony, following the 5K. All winners must be present during the ceremony in order to collect their award.
This year’s online registration will be taken on the Races2Run website (www.races2run.com) for your convenience.
You may still fill out our standard registration form for the race and mail or walk in your registration. Registrations must be received by Wednesday, November 20. Part of the proceeds go towards the 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.
Please remember that pets are not comfortable in crowds of large events so, for their safety and the safety of those attending the event, please leave your pets at home