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2015 Fox & the Turkey Races

Batavia, IL

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Run like a Fox

or be a Turkey 

on Thanksgiving Day!

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  • The Fox and Turkey Races are a Thanksgiving tradition as we are in our 19th 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 24th on  Wednesday November 25th - 12:00 pm to 6:30 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 23 - Nov 26

YOUTH MILE - FRTR Members Closed

  1. $10.00
    Sep 23 - Nov 26

4 MILE Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $25.00
      Sep 23 – Sep 30
    2. $30.00
      Oct 1 – Oct 31
    3. $35.00
      Nov 1 – Nov 26

4 MILE - FRTR Members Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $20.00
      Sep 23 – Sep 30
    2. $25.00
      Oct 1 – Oct 31
    3. $35.00
      Nov 1 – Nov 26

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 or deferrals. Transfers in same race event are permissible if done by Nov. 23. Email foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org for details

Event schedule

  • Thu, November 26, 2015 7:30 AM - Youth Mile
  • Thu, November 26, 2015 8:15 AM - 4 Mile Run

Contact information

Event contact
Race Director
Email
foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org
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