Date: November 28, 2019
Length: 4.4 Miles, 2.5 Miles PLUS *NEW* VIRTUAL 4.4 or 2.5
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Parkview Lodge, Webster Park - Webster, NY (map)
Webster Turkey Trot
The longest standing Local Thanksgiving Day Classic
4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run
Join us to celebrate the 48th running of the Webster Turkey Trot!!
THE 2019 PARTICIPANT GUIDE - PLEASE READ!
This 48 year old tradition since 1972 of Webster, NY was started by Jim May, former English Teacher, in Webster. Jim May started this event as a practice run for his Cross Country Team, as a way for them to get a workout on Thanksgiving Day. As the years progressed, the event grew to what it is today. Jim May’s former Cross Country Runner, Dave Boutillier, took over the reins of the race in the late 90′s under his Race Directing Company, YellowJacket Racing. Each year this race reminds Dave and many other former Webster residents of his youth and running the event annually.
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*NEW* Virtual Four Four or Two Five Option - Available 11/18-11/23 ONLY.
We understand that your heart may be in Webster on Thanksgiving morning, but unfortunately life isn't allowing you the ability to run with friends and family at Webster Turkey Trot. BUT you can now do it virtually if in lower 48 states. We are offering a limited time only Virtual Option. Simply register under the virtual option and we will mail you your Finisher Medal, Race Logoed Tee and your Bib Number!
Fee includes mailing to the address provided in your registration:
- Finisher Medal
- Race Logoed Tee
- Race Logoed Bib
- Note: can not mail to PO Boxes nor outside Lower 48 States
- You can upload your result to the virtual race results by following the instructions that will be provided.
This year's event will be capped at 4,672 participants!
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Food Drive Info
Fleet Feet along with YellowJacket Racing, is hosting a Food Drive at Fleet Feet during Packet Pickup. Simply bring your non-perishable food items with you to Packet Pickup and all food will be donated to the Hope House in Webster. If you donate 4 or more food items you will receive a 15% discount off your purchase of non-sale apparel at Fleet Feet during Packet Pickup hours. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Food Donations go to the Hope House, along with partial proceeds from the event.
Your Race Registration Includes (Virtual Race amenities above)
- Finisher Medal
- Chip timing (including net time, however results and awards are based on gun time as per USATF rule 163)
- Plenty of post-race food for all participants
- Your choice of a crew neck sweatshirt or premium blend cotton t-shirt (all unisex sizes) to everyone registered by 10/31/19, after that premium blend cotton t-shirts will be available.
- Live Text and Email results as your finish (sign up for results notifications to track a runner here)
- Finish line video integrated into the results in the following week
- Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service
- Complimentary Bike Zone so you can bike to the race and have a secure spot to keep it
- Complimentary Drop Bag Service - Drop Bag Service will be available outside Parkview Lodge courtesy of Fleet Feet (we can not be responsible for any lost and misplaced bags. Any bags not picked up will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet starting Saturday, Nov. 30th. Any bags not picked up after one week will be donated.)
Below is the depiction of the shirt logo, bib and medal. Those registered by sweatshirt cutoff get the sweatshirt, all others get this retro logo on a tee. Virtual Race Registrants will get the below (although it will be a tee, not a sweatshirt)
Drop Bag Service
Drop Bag Service is complimentary and will be available outside Parkview Lodge courtesy of Fleet Feet.
By following just a few simply directions you can help make the drop bag service go nice and smooth.
• You must use the supplied poly bag as your drop bag. Poly bags can be picked up at the drop bag location. We can not accept other bags or items not in bags for this service.
• At Parkview Lodge look for a tent & "Drop Bag" windflag
• All items that you wish to store must fit inside the supplied bag
• Be sure to write your bib number on the outside of the bag
• To retrieve your bag you must show your bib number and you’ll be given your bag
• No bib number, no bag
We can not be responsible for any lost and misplaced bags. Any bags not picked up will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet starting Saturday, after the event. Any bags not picked up after one week will be donated.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to help at the Finish Line, Shuttle Bus Area, Drop Bag Tent, Bike Zone, Road Marshals & Parking. CLICK HERE to sign-up to volunteer at the Webster Turkey Trot.
Registration/Packet Pickup
This year's event will be capped at 4,672 participants!
| Event | By Oct. 7 | Oct. 8 - Nov. 23 | Nov. 24 - Nov. 28 |
| Four Four | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Two Five | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Virtual Four Four | (avail 11/18 - 11/23 only) | $30 | |
| Virtual Two Five | (avail 11/18 - 11/23 only) | $30 |
Special edition packet pickup available at Fleet Feet Victor (237 High Street Ext, Victor)
Tuesday, November 26, 4-7pm
Packet pickup is available on the following dates/times:
- Saturday, November 23rd (9 am - 5 pm)
- Sunday, November 24th (12 pm - 5 pm)
- Monday, November 25th - Wednesday, November 27th (10 am - 7 pm)
- Race Day, Thursday, November 28th beginning at 8:15 am at Parkview Lodge
Packet pickup is available at the following Fleet Feet locations:
- ARMORY: 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
- RIDGEWAY: 2522 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
*It is HIGHLY advised to go to pick up your packets early to alleviate race day lines.
For those in the Virtual Four Four or Two Five - we will mail you your tee, bib and medal to the address denoted in registration. Can Not Mail to PO Boxes.
Awards
Four Four (4.17 miles) Awards
- Overall Male & Female will receive a turkey & handcrafted pottery award on race day in the finish line area.
- Age Group Awards to Top 3 Male/Female in 5 year age groups (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 & up).
- Handcrafted pottery awards will be available at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) beginning 10am Friday, November 29th, continuing through Friday, December 6th.
*Because most participants want to get home to their families to start their Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be an awards ceremony following the race. Overall winners will receive their awards as they cross the finish line. Age group awards will be available for pickup Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) beginning 10am on Friday, November 29th, continuing through Friday, December 6th, 2019.
There are not awards for the 2.5 nor Virtual Four Four nor Two Five
Race Day Schedule
8:15am - Registration/Packet Pickup Opens In Parkview Lodge
8:30am - All Shuttle Bus Routes Begin
9:30am - Registration/Packet Pickup Closes
9:45am - Last Shuttle Bus Departure Time
10:00am - Four Four Starts
10:15am - Two Five Starts
10:30am - Shuttle Bus Return Service Begins
11:30am - Final Shuttle Bus Return Leaves The Park
*Because most participants want to get home to their families to start their Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be an awards ceremony following the race. Overall winners will receive their awards as they cross the finish line. Age group awards will be available for pickup Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) beginning 10am on Friday, November 29th, continuing through Friday, December 6th, 2019.
Course/Maps
Important Note: For safety purposes, please line up at the start according to your pace. Faster folks up towards the front, slower runners and walkers towards the back. Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!!
This event uses the exact route Jim May created over 40 years ago. Due to long standing tradition it has not been changed nor altered. Please note, it may wind up a little less than 4.4 miles (more like 4.12) but due to its long standing tradition of being stated as 4.4 miles take it as you ran a really good 4.4 miler. The last 1/4 mile is on grassy trails in Webster Park.
This run starts at 10:15AM at the corner of Holt and Lake. The fun run finishes the same way the 4.4 miler does, along the grassy trails in Webster Park. The fun run will be chip timed.
Directions/Parking
The following roads will be closing at 8:30AM, no exceptions!!! We HIGHLY advise taking the bus. We have 26 FREE shuttle buses, please use them! See below for Bus details.
- Lake Rd & Whiting - so no access East bound on Lake
- Whiting at Shoemaker - so no access northbound on Whiting
- Holt at Shoemaker - so no access northbound on Holt
- Lake at 250 - so no access westbound on Lake
Bicycle Parking
We will be offering a FREE secured location to park bikes that you and your family ride to the park. This is one of the best ways to get to the park race day and you will get prime parking location on the grass near Parkview Lodge and the Bag Drop!! This is a highly advised service.
Race Parking
There is limited parking at Webster Park, so please carpool if you can. At Webster Park, parking will be in the lot across from Parkview Lodge AND overflow in the Pier Lot on Lake Road. If a lot is full it will then be closed and you will be detoured to the overflow Pier Lot. For those that do not want to deal with parking at Webster Park, a free shuttle service is being provided. See below for more details on the shuttle service.
FREE Shuttle Bus Service
There will be FREE shuttle bus service from:
- Willink Middle School - 900 Publishers Pkwy, Webster
- Webster Thomas High School - 800 Five Mile Line Road, Webster
- Klem North Elementary school - 1015 Klem Road, Webster
- Klem South Elementary School - 1025 Klem Road, Webster
- The former Kmart - In the BJ's Plaza at Ridge Rd/Hard Rd, Webster
We have several buses this year! The buses will pick up at each location then go to Webster Park to drop off. The bus ride is about 10-15 minutes and drops you off right at the park near Parkview Lodge. Buses will circle back to all shuttle pick-up spots picking people up to bring to the race; and after the race, buses will circle back to bring people back to their vehicles.
Shuttle Service TO the race:
Pick-up begins at 8:30 am at each shuttle location. The buses will leave about every 5-7 minutes. Buses will leave their locations even if not full. The last bus leaves at 9:45 am from each location. The last shuttle should arrive to Webster Park by 10:00 am, but it will be cutting it close to the start time of race – so we highly advise that you GET THERE EARLIER and not plan on arriving at 9:45 am! It’s a good idea to get your packet during packet pickup, to make race day faster. Drop Bag Service will be available near Parkview Lodge to leave your items.
To keep stress low for you - simply arrive early and not at 9:45 am. We can not stress enough how much we advise to be early!!
Shuttle Service AFTER the race:
Buses will begin bringing participants back to the shuttle bus locations starting around10:30am. And will leave approximately every 5 minutes. The final bus will leave the park at 11:30am to bring people to shuttle locations. Please get into the shuttle line and be courteous by not cutting the line - it doesn't help. Volunteers will help keep the lines moving. Be sure to thank the bus drivers for working on their holiday to provide a safe ride for you :)