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2014 The Fox & the Turkey Races


Online registration closes Nov. 25 at midnight or once we reach 2500 entries.


THERE WILL BE RACE DAY REGISTRATION AT PACKET PICK

FROM 2 - 8 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AND ON RACE DAY (see info below)

Hoodie supply limited, get there early.


Run like a Fox or be a Turkey on Thanksgiving Day!


  • The Fox and Turkey Races are a Thanksgiving tradition as we are in our 18th year.
  • The races start and finish near downtown Batavia on the beautiful Fox River.
  • There is a Four Mile run and a One Mile Youth run.
  • These races are Fox River Trail Runners Circuit Races.
  • The 4 mile race is for all ages. The Youth Mile is for ages 12 and under.
  • There will be one water station on the course near the two mile mark.

Pre race packet pickup is available for those who register by November 25th on Wednesday November 26th - 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, The Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. Enter and park off Fabyan Parkway entrance MAP

Race Day packet pick up is from 6:30 am to 8:00 am. at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Ave., Batavia MAP

Registration fees

YOUTH MILE Closed

  1. $15.00
    Sep 9 - Nov 29

YOUTH MILE - FRTR Members Closed

  1. $10.00
    Sep 9 - Nov 29

4 MILE Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $25.00
      Sep 9 – Sep 30
    2. $30.00
      Oct 1 – Oct 31
    3. $35.00
      Nov 1 – Nov 25
    4. Closed
      Nov 25 – Nov 29

4 MILE - FRTR Members Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $20.00
      Sep 9 – Sep 30
    2. $25.00
      Oct 1 – Oct 31
    3. $35.00
      Nov 1 – Nov 25
    4. Closed
      Nov 25 – Nov 29

Awards

4 MILE: Awards for the top THREE overall Male and Female winners and top THREE Male and Female in these 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 and 70 and over. Overall male and female winners are not eligible for age group awards

YOUTH MILE: (Ages 12 and under): Awards to the top FIVE Male and Female winners in these age groups: 0-7, 8-9, 10-12. Award ribbons for all finishers.

Additional Information

Race headquarters is at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Avenue in Batavia, IL, 60510. Batavia is accessible by I-88. Exit at Route 31 and go north about 5 miles to Wilson Street in downtown Batavia. Turn right and go two blocks east to Island Avenue in downtown Batavia. The Peg Bond Center is in the park to the northwest of Houston Street and Island Avenue intersection.

Note: There are NO refunds, transfers or deferrals.

Event schedule

  • Thu, November 27, 2014 7:30 AM - Youth Mile
  • Thu, November 27, 2014 8:15 AM - 4 Mile Run

Contact information

Event contact
Race Director
Email
foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org
Website
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