Date: November 23, 2023
Length: 2.5 Mile & 4.4 Mile
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Parkview Lodge, Webster Park (map)
Webster Turkey Trot - 52nd Year
Webster Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 23rd
10:00am | 2.5 or 4.4 Miles
Parkview Lodge, Webster Park
Webster Turkey Trot - Celebrating 52 years!
A Local Thanksgiving Day Classic since 1972!
4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run (In-Person and Virtual Options)
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Note 1 for Webster Turkey Trotters as of 11/15/23 - Please Read Here
Note 2 for Webster Turkey Trotters as of 11/17/23 - Please Read Here
Update as of 11/18/23 - Busses stop at 9:30AM so that we can ensure everyone gets to the race on time.
Note 3 for Webster Turkey Trotters as of 11/19/23 - Please Read Here
This 52-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.
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. Please just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk.
This event is part of the 9-Race Fleet Feet Grand Prix Series Presented by HOKA. Eligible participants compete for over $15,000 in cash prizes and HOKA footwear throughout the series. No registration necessary.
Your (in person) Race Registration Includes
- Your choice of a custom tote bag, hoodie (If registered by July 25th), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered by October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered by November 1st), all registrants after that will receive a custom tote bag
- Post-race food for all participants
- Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service
- Electronic RFID timing
- Live Text and Email results as you finish (you must sign up for results notifications to track a runner)
- Finisher Medal to all finishers
- Digital Finisher Certificate
Your Virtual Race Registration Includes
- Your choice of hoodie (If registered by July 25th), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered by October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered by November 1st), all registrants after that will receive a custom tote bag
- Finisher Medal
- Shipping of the above items to your provided address. Register by 11:59pm, Sunday, November 6th 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 23 and 11:59pm November 26.
Swag Options/Deadlines
Choice of one at registeration:
Registered by July 25th: Hoodie, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Short Sleeve T-shirt, or Custom Tote Bag
Registered by October 1st: Crewneck Sweatshirt, Short Sleeve T-shirt, or Custom Tote Bag
Registerd by November 1st: Short Sleeve T-shirt, or Custom Tote Bag
Registered after November 1st: Custom Tote Bag
There is no day-of registration.
Please plan accordingly.
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 reason, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
Swag
Note: Colors & design subject to change.
Hope House Donation Drive
We encourage all to donate items to the Hope House Food/Hygiene Drive during Packet Pickup.
With Donation you can enjoy a Mystery Buck Valued at 10-50% Off in store Full Priced Items Only.
Wishlist for November 2023
These items are our most critical needs, but all non perishable food is welcome.
- Canned peas, corn, beans
- Flour, sugar
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate
- Pasta especially rotini, ziti, penne
- Cooking oil
- Hearty, chunky stews and soups
- Jarred spaghetti sauce
Hygiene items most needed:
- Body lotion, body wash
- Deodorant Shampoo/conditioner
- Toothbrushes
- Shaving products
- Laundry detergent
Registration/Packet Pickup
REGISTRATION INFO
| Now to 6/30 | 7/1 to 8/31 | 9/1 to 10/31 | 11/1 - 11/22 (5:45PM) | Note: | |
| 4.4 Mile | $32 | $35 | $38 | $40 | Registrations close 11/22 at 5:45PM |
| 2.5 Mile | $30 | $35 | $38 | $40 | Registrations close 11/22 at 5:45PM |
| Virtual 4.4 Mile | $30 | $30 | $35 | $35 | Registrations close 11/17 |
| Virtual 2.5 Mile | $30 | $30 | $35 | $35 | Registrations close 11/17 |
There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly.
PACKET PICKUP INFO
Packet Pickup - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO TO PACKET PICKUP
- Monday, November 20 from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Tuesday, November 21 from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Wednesday, November 22 from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620.
- Please note these all close at 6PM. And you can not get your packet prior to November 20th.
Please go to packet pickup versus wait until race day. Others can pick up your packet for you.
If you are picking up for 8 or more people you must send an email to ellen@fleetfeetrochester.com with the exact names of the registered athletes 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.
- Go around the building to the back windows.
VIRTUAL race packets will be mailed to ALL virtual participants. We will be 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.
Awards
Awards
This event is part of the 9-Race Fleet Feet Grand Prix Series Presented by HOKA. Eligible participants compete for over $15,000 in cash prizes and HOKA footwear throughout the series. No registration necessary.
Awards for the 4.4 Race:
Top 5 Male and Female receive Cash Prizes (Overall - $250, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $75, 4th - $50, 5th - $25)
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 is no double dipping. All Cash Award winners Must Fill out the provided 1099 Form in order to receive the cash prize in the form of a check mailed to the address on the 1099 Form. There will be a deadline for each race as to when the form must be returned in order to receive the cash prize.
There are no awards for the 2.5.
(There is no awards ceremony)
Awards will be available at Fleet Feet @ The Armory on Friday, November 24th. This awards will remain there for 2 weeks, then they get recycled. We do not hand out awards (except to overall Male and Female of 4.4 in chute) at race site due to the number of people finishing at one time and so you can get to the remainder of the Thanksgiving Day.
Race Day Schedule
- 8:00 - 9:30AM - Bus Shuttles. Note Shuttle ceases at 9:30AM
- 8:30AM - 9:45AM - Race Day Pickup Opens (DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY PLEASE) at Parkview Lodge, Webster Park
- 9:30AM - 4.4 Athletes start making your way to the 4.4 start line
- 10:00AM - 4.4 Starts
- 10:10AM - 2.5 Starts
- 10:30 ish - Busses start shuttles back to Willink
*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*.
Course/Maps
4.4 Mile Route:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/11601660
2.5 Mile Route:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/11601704
Please Keep in mind the 4.4 starts down the hill, thus you need to give yourself time to get there. We mean PLENTY of Time. We start on time at 10AM for the 4.4. So be at the start by 9:50AM!!
If you are in the 2.5 you start at the corner of Holt & Lake. Please remain off the roads completely until the 4.4 comes by from their start. We wouldn't want you to get run over by them.
Directions/Parking
Traffic Advisory
The roads surrounding the park will begin closing at 8:30AM
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.
- 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 9:30AM, 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. We advise getting there by 8:30AM.
- 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.
- Be neat and don't leave litter on the bus
- Enjoy the ride to and from the park!!
Update as of 11/18/23 - Busses stop at 9:30AM so that we can ensure everyone gets to the race on time. Please plan accordingly.
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!
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