Date: November 25, 2021
Length: In-Person & Virtual 2.5 or 4.4 Mile
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Webster Park
50th Annual Webster Turkey Trot
Update as of 11/23/21
- Be sure to come to packet pickup at Fleet Feet. It will help you immensely on race day.
- Here is the latest newsletter that went out today: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Webster-Turkey-Trot-update-as-of-11-23-21.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=AZ_tTKO5ZbY
Update as of 11/21/21
- The Latest Trotty News just was emailed via Constant Contact, Run Sign Up, plus posted on social media. You can view the latest newsletter here so you are most informed. Click Here to View Newsletter
Update 11/18/21
- The event is SOLD OUT. There are no extra slots. However we do need volunteers. If you can volunteer please Click Here
- We are working feverishly to get the virtuals out as we await product. We have already started mailing quite a few
- An email went out earlier this week to make sure to visit this website for all race updates. Everything you need to know is here.
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Traffic Advisory - CLICK HERE - feel free to share this advisory so everyone is most informed
Webster Turkey Trot Hybrid Event - Celebrating 50 years!
A Local Thanksgiving Day Classic since 1972!
4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run (In-Person and Virtual Options)
Join the Webster Turkey Trot Facebook Group Page here for updates and Trotty conversation.
This 50-year-old tradition 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.
Note: If you are a former Overall Webster Turkey Trot 4.4 Mile Winner, please email boots@fleetfeetrochester.com to get a complimentary entry.
Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!! Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk. Just don't do it.
Your (in person) Race Registration Includes
• Chip timing
• Pre-packaged post-race food for all participants
• Live Text and Email results as your finish (you must sign up for results notifications to track a runner)
• 50th Anniversary Finisher Medal to all finishers
• 50th Anniversary Decal
• Your choice of a hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt, or short sleeve t-shirt if registered by November 1st, all registrants after that will receive a short sleeve t-shirt. Note: Shirt colors subject to change due to availability
• Digital Finisher Certificate
Your Virtual Race Registration Includes
• Your choice of a hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt, or short sleeve t-shirt if registered by November 1st, all registrants after that will receive a short sleeve t-shirt. Note: Shirt colors subject to change due to availability
• 50th Anniversary Finisher Medal
• 50th Anniversary Decal
• Shipping of the above items to your provided address. Register by 11:59pm, Sunday, November 7th to get your packet BEFORE Thanksgiving!
• Online race results
• Digital Finisher Certificate
• Digital Race Bib
Virtual Event:
Please complete your 2.5 or 4.4 miles and submit your results between 7am, November 25, and 11:59pm, November 28. You will receive an email the week of the event and several times during the duration of it on how to submit results. Please watch for that email and check your spam. If you unsubscribed from Run Sign Up unfortunately there is nothing we can do. You will also be able to go into your profile under Run Sign Up - select the event - and submit results that way when the window opens to submit results.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
Enjoy the 50th Anniversary Webster Turkey Trot Store
When you register, you'll have the option to purchase limited edition 50th Edition gear!
Hope House Donations
Registration/Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup
- Monday, November 22 from 10-7PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Tuesday, November 23 from 10-7PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Wednesday, November 24 from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 - please note it closes at 6PM on Wednesday.
Please go to packet pickup versus wait until race day. Others can pick up your packet for you. If you are picking up for more than 8 people you must send an email to events@yellowjacketracing.com and we will let you know when your packets are done.
Day of Packet Pickup - Please do not wait until race day to alleviate lines.
- 8:30AM to 9:45AM at Parkview Lodge at the corner of Holt and Lake. You will go around the buidling to the back windows. Again, please do not wait until race day to do this.
VIRTUAL race packets will be mailed to ALL virtual participants. We are working feverishly to get these out prior to Thanksgiving due to supply chain challenges!
Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk. Just don't do it.
Hope House Donations
Every year during packet pickup at Fleet Feet we host a donation drive for the Hope House in Webster, NY. This year these are the items they are seeking to help those in need in the community. Please consider donating the below items during packet pickup, plus you will receive an added shopping voucher
Wish List for Webster HOPE
- Chunky soup
- Cannellini beans, canned
- Mixed vegetables, canned
- Pineapple, canned
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Shampoo
- Lotion
- Body wash
- Diapers sizes 5,6 & 7
- Aluminum foil
- New Underwear and socks for children & adults, with special need for Toddler underwear and socks
- New Hats
- New Gloves, especially men’s
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100 Charity Slots Available (from 11/13/21 at 6pm - 11/16/21 only) - THESE ARE SOLD OUT
The event technically sold out November 10th, but we have created an opportunity to still participate via a limited amount of Charity Slots.
Four Four & Two Five Charity Slots - A very limited number of charity slots have been made available - only 100. Proceeds will be donated to Hope House of Webster. These entries are for in-person and will include a shuttle bus from parking to the finish area & back, post-race food, online results, chip timing, digital finisher certificate. Your entry will also come with a previous year's Webster Turkey Trot finisher medal and shirt plus generic bib. Shirts could be a hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt, or short sleeve t-shirt based on availability. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept requests for shirt styles, just sizes when registering.
Awards
4.4 Awards
There will not be an awards ceremony. All awards can be picked up at Fleet Feet at the Armory starting at noon on November 26th until December 3rd. We will not be mailing awards.
Overall Male and Female plus Top 3 M/F in 5 year age groups (14 and 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 & up)
There are no awards for the 2.5.
Race Day Schedule
In Person Event Schedule:
- 8:30AM - 9:45AM - Race Day Pickup Opens (DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY PLEASE) at Parkview Lodge, Webster Park
- 9:30AM - Anyone who is an Alumni of Webster HS Cross Country or Track & Field, we'd like to do a group photo on race morning. Additional details to come.
- 10:00AM - 4.4 Starts
- 10:10AM - 2.5 Starts
*We ask all 2.5 milers to stay out of the road so the 4.4 athletes can come through. Then you can go into the street once all 4.4 pass by. Be sure to cheer loud and proud at this group*.
*There will not be an awards ceremony.
Virtual Event:
Please complete your 2.5 or 4.4 miles and submit your results between7am, November 25, and 11:59pm, November 28.
Submit your results here.
Post Race Details
- When you get done you will need to be orderly through the finish line. No hanging out in the finish chute.
- For those with a regular NON CHARITY bib will get ther post race food bag in the finish line and given to you by a volunteer. Your medal is in this bag. Please show your bib in order to get this bag. No Bib No Medal No Bag No Food. Make sure your Bib is visible
- For those with CHARITY BIBS - your post race food bag will be on the far right of the finish line. So when you get done, head to the right side of the chute. Show your Charity Bib. Your bag will be there and given to you by a volunteer.
- Please exit the finish area quickly. You can watch other athletes finish but we ask that you leave the chute immediately.
- If you are taking a bus or havve items at drop bag tent - please go directly to the bus line or drop bag tent. Drop Bag tent closes at 11:15AM
- NO LITTERING
Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk. Just don't do it.
Course/Maps
4.4 Mile Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/11601660
2.5 Mile Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/11601704
Directions/Parking
Traffic Advisory - CLICK HERE
The roads surrounding the park will begin closing at 8:30AM - please see traffic advisory above.
Parking: If you do plan on parking at park - get there by 8:30AM before roads start closing.
- There is NO PARKING at Parkview Lodge Lot - busses must be able to come in and out of here
- There is parking at the following lots below until the roads close or lots are full. We encourage you to take advantage of these lots. You can come and tailgate pre trot.
- The lot by Holt Lodge (across from PArkview Lodge)
- The Pier Lot on Lake (caution walking to park from these locales)
- The White House Lot on Lake (caution walking to park from these locales)
- The 2 Kanatota Lots on Lake (caution walking to park from these locales)
- Below is a map of the park - the areas Marked with a P for Parking is where you can park if by 8:30AM or until lots are full
Shuttle Bus Information
Few new things related to the busses this year.
- We are still in a pandemic - you MUST wear a mask on the bus
- No strollers on the bus
- Be nice to every bus driver as they are working swiftly to get you to and from the park. Patience is key. It's Thanksgiving, be thankful we all can play at the park
- Bus pickup is from Willink Middle School (900 Publishers Pkwy, Webster, NY 14580) AND Thomas HS (800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster, NY 14580) ONLY - Please carpool to those lots
- The busses will start rolling out at 8AM to bring you to the race site. It is your responsibility to arrive early to get on the bus. The final bus will leave both these locales at 9:45AM, althought this is a very tight timeline to get to the start on time. So in a nutshell, get to the busses as early as possible. Do NOT WAIT to get on a bus.
- After the race, the busses will start rolling out of the Holt Road/Parkview Lodge Parking area once the race ends so we encourage you to head straight to the busses post race. This is the same spot you got dropped off. Please remain calm, have patience and listen to the bus drivers. Be sure to get into an orderly line to load the busses and listen to instructions. Smile, have fun, share trot stories while on line.
- Be nice to the bus drivers, they are doing everything in their power to get you to where you need to go quickly.
- Masks are a MUST on the bus.
- Be neat and don't leave litter on the bus
- Enjoy the ride to and from the park!!
Drop Bag Service
We will be offering Complimentary Drop Bag Service. This will be available from 8:30AM to 9:45AM at the sided tent just outside ParkView Lodge. You must use the provided bag at the tent and all items must fit in that bag. We will not accept any other bags. You will place your BIB NUMBER on the outside of the bag. Once your race ends please head to the drop bag tent. All bags must be picked up by 11:15AM as that is when the drop bag tent closes. You must show your bib number in order to get your bag. No Bib Number, No Bag!