Race Day Information
2024 TURKEY TROT
RACE DAY INFORMATION
NEW CHECK-IN PROCEDURES – PLEASE READ!
5K REGISTRANTS:
· VISIT ANY LINE at the Red/Black “5K CHECK-IN” tents designated with Red Flags
· Open your confirmation email from RunSignUp*** and present QR code upon check-in; OR
· Give your name upon check-in if not carrying your phone
1-MILE & KIDS TROT REGISTRANTS:
VISIT ANY LINE at the “1M/KIDS TROT CHECK-IN” tents designated with a Yellow Flag
Open your confirmation email from RunSignUp*** and present QR code upon check-in; OR
Give your name upon check-in if not carrying your phone
***To resend your confirmation email: go to your RunSignUp.com profile, scroll to Read Feed Run, select Manage Registration, click yellow Resend Confirmation Email button.
RESERVED SHIRT PICK-UP:
· AFTER CHECKING IN and receiving your Bib #, head to the t-shirt tent marked by a red, white and blue US flag
Please note that for the first time, we offered the opportunity to donate the cost of the t-shirt back to the Read Feed Run instead of receiving a souvenir Turkey Trot Tee. We’re so grateful to announce that 218 Trotters donated the cost of their shirt back to the IFPN and LVMC/Read Feed Run host organizations – an amazing increase to our fundraising power!
EVENT DAY SIGN-UP:
· Online registration at www.ReadFeedRun.org is open through event morning; report to any of the 5K check-in tents
· Limited paper forms will be available onsite for those who need to pay by cash or check
· Look for the Blue “Welcome” Flag and “EVENT DAY SIGN-UP” signs
SHOP & SWAP SHIRTS:
· Next to the “Reserved Shirt” Tent and marked as such
· For those who registered past the Sunday, November 24 deadline and were not prompted to enter a shirt size, we have a limited number of shirts available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early for first pick!
· This tent is also reserved for those who wish to swap their shirt size
TURKEY TROT SCHEDULE:
8:20AM – 5K Check-In Closes so Please Arrive Early!
7am - Check-In & On-Site Registration
8am - Warm-up located by the DJ/Announcer
Led by Alex Popescu & Jaret Muller, licensed physical therapists who treat patients at Atlantic Sports Health
8:15am - Call to the 5K Start Line in Order of Pace (see details under “Important Notes”)
from the DJ/Announcer at corner of Dwyer Lane & Fanok Road
8:30am - 5K Start
8:45am - 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk
at corner of Dwyer Lane & Fanok Road
Note: the 1-Mile starts and ends here (not where the 5K actually starts), shares the beginning of the 5K course, and will begin once the road is clear of all 5K runners
9:15am - Kids Trot (12 and under) on Ginty Field
Kids should line up next to the sign showing their age;
each age group races separately.
9:30am - 5K Awards Ceremony (at DJ/Announcer)
****IMPORTANT NOTES****
· DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS UNATTENDED NEAR THE POLICE STATION. We recommend bags be left at home or locked in your vehicle. We cannot assume responsibility for lost, stolen or confiscated items.
· For your safety and the best experience on the 5K run, please do not approach the Start Line until you hear your pace group (by minutes per mile) called. We will gather at the DJ/Announcer near the corner of Dwyer Lane & Fanok Road and call any runners anticipating a 6-minute (through 6:59) per mile pace (under 22-minute finish time) to the start line first at 8:15 a.m. and will send a new pace group approximately every minute. The 5K will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
· For safety reasons, we strongly discourage the use of baby joggers and strollers on the racecourse. If you choose to use them, you will be asked to begin the race behind all other race participants. Please note that there is a one-hour cutoff for race completion per town regulations.
· We encourage you to come hydrated and bring a hydration pack or favorite water bottle. This will alleviate any congestion near the water stations and reduce our environmental impact. However, we will have plenty of water available.
· The 5K finish and refreshments area will have sealed water bottles available. There will be cups of water at the 5K water stations, and on the refreshment table. We encourage you to bring a hydration pack or favorite water bottle to alleviate any congestion near the water station(s) and to reduce our environmental impact. Water coolers will be available for you to fill your water bottle.
· Morris Township recycles! Please help us help the environment and respect the property of neighbors along the race route. Bins will be available for disposing of recyclables and trash and boxes will be in place to collect banana peels. We're composting! We are also accepting Tyvek race bibs for recycling at the BestLife.Events “Convenience Corner” tent.
CLICK HERE for all Health and Safety FAQ's
CLICK HERE for Race Day Site Map
Thank you for keeping the Turkey Trot safe and green!
PARKING & ARRIVAL:
· If you are local, we encourage you to walk or jog to Ginty Field as your warm-up!
· Be sure to arrive early to provide ample time to find a parking spot and check-in.
· Carpooling with friends and family members is encouraged.
· Early parking is available at the Ginty Pool and municipal lots. Additional parking is available at Woodland School.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP DOES NOT ALLOW PARKING
ON THE GRASS AT WOODLAND SCHOOL
CONVENIENCE CORNER:
· Stop by the BestLife.Events “Convenience Corner” tent opposite the DJ/Announcer to grab a quick phone charge, personal care items, tissues, sanitizer or band-aids. You can also recycle your Tyvek bib # here.
5K SCORING & TIMING:
· Best Racing System, B-Tag technology.
· Both “clock/race time” and “chip time” provided; awards given based on clock/race time (CLICK HERE for details)
· Results can be found on your smartphone 2-3 minutes after you finish at BESTRACE.COM/MOBILE
· Places are unofficial until the 9:30am awards ceremony
· 5K text/email result notifications now available (beta testing) for you or family and friends. Go to runsignup.com profile, scroll to Read Feed Run and select Manage Registration, new MENU options now appear; choose Result Notifications, follow prompts, RUN!
5K AWARDS:
· Top 3 overall winners (male/female/non-binary)
· Top 3 age group winners (male/female/non-binary) ages 14 & under, 15-19,20-24, 25-29, etc. up to 85-89 and 90+
CLICK HERE FOR 5K RACE RESULTS ONCE THE ENTIRE 5K RACE IS COMPLETE
