Run like a Fox or be a Turkey on Thanksgiving Day!
2021 THE FOX & THE TURKEY RACES
A FOX VALLEY HOLIDAY TRADITION
The Fox River Trail Runners are proud to announce The Fox and Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race will continue as a Fox Valley Thanksgiving Day tradition. On November 25th, we will be celebrating our 25th year of this classic event. The races will start and finish in downtown Batavia! Youth Mile 7:30 AM followed by 4 Mile 8:10 AM.
Online registration is available through Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Please note: If you are registering after 11/15/21 Race Shirts are no longer available.
Our main reason for hosting this event is the fundraising opportunity for our community partner, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. When you register for the event, there will be an opportunity to donate. Funds raised will be donated and distributed to those in need in the tri-cities area.
Registration fees
4 Mile Run/Walk - FRTR Member Closed
Online registration closed-
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$23.00Jul 10 – Sep 30
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$30.00Oct 1 – Oct 31
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$35.00Nov 1 – Nov 24
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4 Mile Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$28.00Jul 10 – Sep 30
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$35.00Oct 1 – Oct 31
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$40.00Nov 1 – Nov 24
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Youth Mile Run/Walk - FRTR Members Closed
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$10.00Jul 10 - Nov 24
Youth Mile Run/Walk Closed
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$15.00Jul 10 - Nov 24
Awards
4 Mile awards for the overall top three male and female winners as well as top three male and females in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34. 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 and over. Overall male and female winners are not eligible for age group awards.
Youth Mile awards, for those 12 year and under, will be given to the top 3 finishers in these age groups: 0-7, 8-9, 10-12. Finisher ribbons will be given to all finishers.
Additional Information
Due to the changing landscape of the virus precautions, details for packet pick up and race day will be updated on the Fox River Trail Runners website.
There are no deferrals or refunds. Transfers in the same race event are permissible if done by November 19. For answers to your question please contact us.
For additional information visit our website at www.foxrivertrailrunners.org or contact us via email at foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org.
If you would like to be part of the fun and satisfaction of assisting the Fox River Trail Runners with the packet pickup, please register to volunteer. volunteer here
Packet Pick Up & Donation Drop Off
LOCATION CHANGE!!!!!
PLEASE MAKE SPECIAL NOTE!
PEG BOND CENTER
151 N. ISLAND STREET
BATAVIA
PACKET PICKUP AND DONATION DROP OFF
Packet Pickup Schedule
Wednesday, November 24 from 3PM to 6PM
Thursday, November 25 from 6:30AM to 8AM
Packet Pickup Location HAS BEEN CHANGED! Pre race day packet pickup will now be held at the Peg Bond center, 151 N. Island Street, Batavia. Walk up to Peg Bond Center on east side. Packet pick up and registration will be held on site. RACE DAY packet pick up and registration will also be at the Peg Bond Center.
Your Food Donations are still needed and accepted!
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry will accept non-perishable food donations, cash or checks made out to Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at the Peg Bond Center during packet pick up!
Event schedule
- Wed, November 24, 2021 3:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up (3P-6:00P) @ Peg Bond Center
- Thu, November 25, 2021 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up @ Peg Bond Center
- Thu, November 25, 2021 7:30 AM - 1 Mile Kids Run Starts
- Thu, November 25, 2021 8:10 AM - National Anthem and Announcements
- Thu, November 25, 2021 8:15 AM - 4 Mile Fox & Turkey Run Starts
- Thu, November 25, 2021 9:20 AM - Awards Ceremony (Approximate Time)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
