| Event Day Schedule: |
7:00 am - Registration Opens
8:30 am - 5k Run
8:40 am - 1M Walk/Fun Run begin
9:15 am - Kids Trot
9:30 am - Awards Ceremony
***SAFETY NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED BAGS AT THE EVENT SITE. UNATTENDED BAGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE POLICE STATION WILL BE CONFISCATED.*** |
| Amenities: |
DJ Entertainment, Turkey Trot event shirts, Refreshments, Kids Sprints on the field, New improved 5K start line, B-Tag timing/scoring by BestRace.com! |
| 5K: |
USATF certified course. 500 point Grand Prix event. Clocks at Mile 1, Mile 2, and Finish Line. Runner friendly start line! B-Tag timing/scoring by BestRace.com. Both Chip & Gun times provided. Instant results available on your smartphone at BestRace.com/Mobile!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety and insurance concerns, strollers/baby joggers are no longer allowed on the 5K course. Pets are also not allowed on any course. Thank you for your understanding and help in keeping the Trot safe! |
| 1M and Kids Trot: |
The 1 Mile is a Walk/Fun Run open to participants of all ages and abilities.
The Kids Trot is designed for children 12 and younger. Watch as they sprint across the grass at Ginty Field! All participants in the Kids Trot will receive a ribbon!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety and insurance concerns, pets are not allowed on any course. Thank you for your understanding and help in keeping the Trot safe! *Strollers/baby joggers ARE welcome on the 1M course.* |
| 5K Awards: |
Awards to the top 3 m/f overall winners.
Awards to the top 3 m/f in each 5 year age category.
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, & 85+ |
| Registration Fees and Deadlines: |
5K pre-entry $30
5K pre-entry 2017 USATF-NJ Members $27
1M pre-entry $25
5K event day entry $35
1M event day entry $30
Kids' Trot entry $10
*Shirts are guaranteed to the first 2,000 registrants
*Please note deadlines: Online registration closes at midnight on 11/21. Pre-entries must be received by 11/21 online or postmarked by 11/13 and received by 11/19 via mail. On site registration opens at 7 am on 11/23 (cash or check only please). |
| Directions: |
For GPS: 49 Woodland Ave., Morris Twp., NJ
From 287 Northbound:
Exit 35. Right on South St. Proceed through traffic light. Left on Woodland Ave. ***Follow race parking signs. Ginty Field will be on the right just before Police Headquarters.
From 287 Southbound:
Exit 35. At light at end of ramp turn right on Madison Ave. Left at light on South St. Proceed through traffic light. Left on Woodland Ave. Follow *** above.
From Route 124 East or West:
Proceed to South St. Crossover Route 287. Proceed through traffic light. Left on Woodland Ave. Follow *** above.
Parking: Please follow Orange Parking signs and Parking Marshalls and plan on arriving early. |
| Who am I helping?: |
Literacy Volunteers of Morris County
Promotes increased literacy and fluency in English
for adult learners through the use of dedicated,
trained volunteers and support staff. Each year our more than 350 tutors help almost 1,000 individuals improve their ability to read, write and speak English, so that they are able to work, raise their children, and live healthy, independent, and productive lives.
Visit us at www.lvmorris.org |
| Who am I helping?: |
Interfaith Food Pantry
Provides supplemental and emergency food to
eligible Morris County residents in need. The pantry
currently distributes more than 17,000 pounds of
food every week and provides assistance to 10,000 people a year. The IFP provides hands on
opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors and
educates the public about the issues of hunger in our
area. Visit us at www.mcifp.org |
| Donate!: |
You can also help us raise much needed funds by creating your own FREE online sponsors page. SUPER EASY. Please check out the links below. Thanks for helping us help others!
Create your own online sponsor page for the Interfaith Food Pantry: http://www.firstgiving.com/17269
Create your own online sponsor page for the Literacy Volunteers of Morris County: http://www.firstgiving.com/41763
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| Event Management & Scoring: |
The Morris Twp. Thanksgiving Day 5K/1M Turkey Trot is managed by Sports A/R. Call or email us with any event questions at 908-245-3000 or tears@practicehard.com.
The 5K is timed and scored by Best Racing System using B-Tag technology. Results will be posted at www.BestRace.com. Both gun and chip times will be provided.
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| Event Contact: |
Sports A/R |
| Contact Phone: |
908-245-3000 |
| E-mail Address: |
tears@practicehard.com |
| Web Site: |
www.MorrisTownshipTurkeyTrot.org |
