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Thanksgiving Day Road Race – Des Moines

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:30:46 +0000

Where: Race starts at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Distance: 5 Mile Run, 2 Mile Run/ Walk, and Walk

Description: Trophy to overall winner in five and two mile races. Pumpkin pies to the top three in each age group.

Contact: Dave

Registration: Download the form here: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Des Moines 2011 Entry

Brookings Swim Club Turkey Day 5K

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:30:04 +0000

Where: Start at Hillcrest Pool parking lot in Brookings, South Dakota

Awards: Homemade Pumpkin Pies as Yummy Prizes!

Website: Click here for more info and the entry form

Turkey Trot 5K Prediction Race

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:01:47 +0000

Where: Race starts at Iowa V.A. Medical Center, 1515 W. Pleasant St., Education Building 173, Knoxville, IA. (take first entrance west of the VA Flagpole drive, or 1st entrance east of Willets Dr/Graceland Cemetary)

Distance: 5K

Description: Prizes awarded to those closest to predicted time for the 5k course, run or walk, with top prize being the coveted turkey, and other prizes being components of Thanksgiving Dinner. No timing devices allowed (including calendars for the slower folks!) for the competitors. Event is held regardless of weather. The route will be quite flat and fast.

Registration: Download the entry form here: Knoxville Turkey Trot Prediction Race 2011 Registration Form

Contact: For more information, email David

Thanksgiving Fun Run – Omaha

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:49 +0000

Where: Race starts at Lake Zorinsky, 154th and F Street Entrance, Omaha, NE 68137

Distance: 6 Mile and 4 Mile and 2 Mile

Description: This is a non-competitive free event so you can invite your friends and family to join in. Meet at the Boat ramp at Lake Zorinsky. The distance is approximately four miles (or you can go further). This is a great way to start the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Contact: darenkonda@hotmail.com

Oglesby Turkey Trot

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:40 +0000

Where: Holy Family School, 336 Alice Avenue, Oglesby, IL 61348

Apart of the Starved Rock Runners Circuit. Start Thanksgiving Day off right with a 3 mile run with your friends. Enjoy homemade stuffing and beer after the run.

Website: http://www.starvedrockrunners.org

Contact: TT@starvedrockrunners.org

Lally Turkey Trot for Education

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:19 +0000

Where: Take Hwy 30 East of Denison, follow the signs for Yellowsmoke Park. There will be additional signs to the location of registration. Denison, Iowa

Description: The 2mile and 10k will begin in the campgrounds, head towards Tuckers, turn around with the 2mile finishing at the campgrounds and the 10k continuing around
the park and finishing back at the campgrounds. The kids’ race will take place after the 10k is
complete.

Registration: 2011 Lally Turkey Trot for Education Entry

Website: http://lallyturkeytrot4education.webs.com

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot – Dubuque

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:13 +0000

Where: Race starts at Wahlert High School, Dubuque, IA

Distances: 7.5 Mile Run, 2.5 Mile

Description: Registration begins at 8:00am for both the 2.5 mile and 7.5 mile races beginning from Wahlert at 9:00am. First place finishers in each age division win a frozen turkey. Door prizes also awarded. Donuts and bagels will be available before the race.

Contact: For more information, email Jan Thyne.

Website: http://www.holyfamilydbq.org/turkeytrot

Results: 2011, 2010 7.5 Miles, 2010 2.5 Miles

Webster City Turkey Trot

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:04 +0000

Where: Race starts at Fuller Hall Rec Center, Webster City, IA

Distance: 5K

Description: 5K Walk/Run. Individual and Multiple Team Competitions. Entry Fee: Two canned goods.

Contact: For more information, Contact the Race Director

Quincy Family YMCA Turkey Run

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:30:14 +0000

Where: Quincy Family YMCA, 3101 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Distance: 1 Mile and 5k Non-competitive Leisure Walk, 5k and 10k Medaled Run

Website: http://www.quincyymca.net/events.php

Scott County YMCA Turkey Trot

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:30:11 +0000

Where: Race starts at the Davenport Family YMCA, 606 West 2nd Street Downtown, Davenport Iowa

Distance: 5 Mile or 1 Mile

Description: T-Shirts are guaranteed to the first 1500 participants. For late registrations, event shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The 5-mile USATF-certified course is on city streets with one major hill. Splits are located at each mile mark. Two water stations are situated on the course. Course marshaling and safety protection will be available during the 5-mile run until 10:30am. The start and finish line is located at the Davenport Family YMCA. (at second street and between Gaines & Western).

Registration: Register online here

Contact: For more information, email Amy.