Date: November 24, 2016
Length: 4.4 mile, 2.5 mile
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Parkview Lodge, Webster Park - Webster, NY (map)
Webster Turkey Trot presented by CoreLife Eatery
The 45th running of the Webster Turkey Trot is SOLD OUT! Please consider volunteering for the event! Email Nicole (nicole@yellowjacketracing.com) for more information!
Webster Turkey Trot presented by CoreLife Eatery
A Local Thanksgiving Day Classic
4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run
Join us to celebrate the 45th running of the Webster Turkey Trot!!
Complete Participant List with Packet Pickup Location
Join the Webster Turkey Trot Facebook Group Page here for updates and Trotty conversation.
This 45 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 reigns 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.
This year's event will be capped at 4,572 participants!.
Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!!
Includes
- 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
- Crew neck sweatshirts (unisex sizes) to all registered by 10/31/16
- Premium blend cotton t-shirts (unisex sizes) to all participants registering 11/01/16 or later
- 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
- Drop Bag Service - Drop Bag Service will be available outside Parkview Lodge courtesy of Fleet Feet Sports (we can not be responsible for any lost and misplaced bags. Any bags not picked up will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet Sports starting Saturday, Nov. 28th. Any bags not picked up after one week will be donated.)
Drop Bag Service
Drop Bag Service will be available outside Parkview Lodge courtesy of Fleet Feet Sports.
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 big tent, this is where you should drop off your race bag.
• All items that you wish to store must fit inside the supplied bag.
• Be sure to write your bib number on a white label and place the label firmly on the outside of the bag. White labels and markers will be available at the drop bag location.
• 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 Sports 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. To volunteer please email nicole@yellowjacketracing.com
Registration/Packet Pickup
This year's event will be capped at 4,572 participants!
| EVENT | By 9/30 |
10/1 - 11/18 |
11/19 - 11/23 |
Race Day |
| Four Four | $20 | $25 | $27 | $30 |
| Two Five | $20 | $25 | $27 | $30 |
Register by October 31st to receive a Turkey Trot crew neck sweatshirt! After October 31st, only short sleeve cotton shirts will be available. All clothing are unisex sizes, so ladies should order one size down.
You can also register at both Fleet Feet Sports locations:
- ARMORY: 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
- RIDGEWAY: 2522 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
Packet Pickup
- Saturday, November 19th (9 am - 5 pm)
- Sunday, November 20th (12 pm - 5 pm)
- Monday, November 21st - Wednesday, November 23rd (10 am - 7 pm) at both Fleet Feet Sports locations:
- ARMORY: 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
- RIDGEWAY: 2522 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
- Race Day, Thursday, November 24th beginning at 8:15 am at Parkview Lodge
*It is HIGHLY advised to go to pick up your packets early to alleviate race day lines.
Annual Food Drive
Fleet Feet Sports along with YellowJacket Racing, is hosting a Food Drive starting at Fleet Feet Sports 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. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you donate 4 or more food items, you will receive 15% OFF your purchase of Non Sale Apparel at Fleet Feet Sports during Packet Pickup hours.
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 Sports @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) beginning 10am Friday, November 25th, continuing through Friday, December 9th, 2016.
*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 Sports @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) beginning 10am on Friday, November 25th, continuing through Friday, December 9th, 2016.
Medals to All Finishers in 2016 (to commemorate the 45th Anniversary!)
No overall or age group awards will be given for the 2.5 Mile Run, however, finishers of both races will be receiving a medal for the 45th year of the Webster Turkey Trot, we will not being doing medals again until the 50th year!
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 Sports @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) beginning 10am on Friday, November 25th, continuing through Friday, December 9th, 2016.
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.
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
Road Closures:
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 Parkview Lodge Lot, 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
- BJ's Wholesale Parking Lot - 950 RIdge Road (in Plaza at Ridge/Hard Rd)
We have several shuttle buses. 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 :)
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