Gobble Gobble...It's Turkey Trot Time!
This is the EARLY BIRD RACE...Saturday 11/19/2016 in Kennesaw.
Two weeks before Thanksgiving in 2011 we decided that we wanted to give back to all the participants who came out to race with us over the course of the year. Thanksgiving morning seemed to be the perfect time, and giving them a FREE race would be the perfect way to say thanks. We're continuing that tradition...If you've crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2015 - Nov. 25, 2016 you've earned yourself a FREE spot in any of the races.
NEW THIS YEAR...Early bird race. Everything will be the same...but we're letting you race on Saturday November 19 in Marietta/Kennesaw if you want to.
THAT'S THIS RACE YOU ARE ABOUT TO REGISTER FOR!
If you haven't crossed under our finish line this year...that's OK too...You can still come out and join us...it's just $17.
Registration fees
5K Closed
General Entry
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$17.00Jun 23 - Nov 19
10K Closed
General Entry
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$17.00Jun 23 - Nov 19
15K Closed
General Entry
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$17.00Jun 23 - Nov 19
Half Marathon Closed
General Entry
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$17.00Jun 23 - Nov 19
5K...racer this year Closed
Choose if you've raced with us between 12/1/15 - 11/20/16
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FreeJun 23 - Nov 19
10K...racer this year Closed
Choose if you've raced with us between 12/1/15 - 11/20/16
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FreeJun 23 - Nov 19
15K...racer this year Closed
Choose if you've raced with us between 12/1/15 - 11/20/16
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FreeJun 23 - Nov 19
Half Marathon...racer this year Closed
Choose if you've raced with us between 12/1/15 - 11/20/16
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FreeJun 23 - Nov 19
New for 2016
We've spent a lot of time looking at every aspect of the event, and we've made some changes to make everything run even better.
- Additional Early Bird Races on November 19 in Marietta/Kennesaw
- Easy Options for registraiton...Choose what you want to take home.
- New electronic race day registration...everyone is put into the timing software as they register.
- Hoodies...in addition to a long sleeve tech OR cotton shirt...you can take home a hoodie.
- Start/Finish and course modification. We're going to be in the same area, but we'll be set up a little different so there won't be any crossing the course to get to your car.
- We'll be counting and timing your laps.
Event Beneficiary
We will be collecting non-perishable food items at the Early Bird Turkey Trot to distribute at various Atlanta-Metro Food Banks. Please bring your food drive donations on Nov. 19 only between 6:30 am -7:45 am.
Awards
Finisher Awards...
Yes...we'll have finisher awards, and you'll be able to get one it you want one.
Overall Awards
Each race (5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon) will have awards for the Top 3 finishers M/F and the Top 3 Masters Finishers M/F. These awards will be based on Gun Time.
Age Group Awards
Each race will have awards to the top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups (10 & under - 75+). These awards will be based on Chip Time.
Finish Line & Awards Ceremony
We'll have plenty of goodies to start your day off right. We're even working on getting some vendors to come out if you want to do some early shopping. As for the awards ceremony, it's Thanksgiving, and in the interest of time, we'll be doing awards as follows.
5K
Overalls -- 8:45 am
Age Groups -- 9:15 am
10K
Overalls -- 9:00 am
Age Groups -- 9:30 am
15K
Overalls -- 9:25 am
Age Groups -- 9:45 am
Half Marathon
Overalls -- 10:00 am
Age Groups -- 10:30 am
Course & Pacing
It's a great course...The course is flat!...but it's North Georgia, so NOTHING is completely flat.
It's a 5K loop, so if you're running with your friends who want to run further, you'll be able to run together for the first part, and they'll take off and finish up on their own.
The further you go, the more loops you'll do. We'll have loads of entertainment along the way, so you won't event realize it's multiple laps. You'll need to finish in 3 hours (we'll keep the clock going till the last finisher comes in, but the police & aid stations will be leaving). That's a 13:45 avg pace.
Shirts & Goodies
We'll have Long sleeve tech shirts ($15), Long sleeve cotton ($15), and we'll be getting hoodies ($20) too this year. Just pick out what you want, and we'll get you squared away.
Groups & Teams
Grab your buddies, co-workers, family, or random strangers and put a team together. You'll get a discount & a chance to get some great pictures if you all dress the same.
10+...Saves 10%
20+...Saves 15%
50+...Saves 25%
Event Cap
It is our goal to NOT put an event cap in place...however, about 1 month prior we will need to order finisher medals. At that point, we will not be able to guarantee finisher awards to registrations coming afterwards. SO...Register early.
Five Star Championships
This is one of the last chances to earn a spot in the 5K/10K championships, and it's a big group that will earn spots. Check out www.fivestarntp.com for a complete expanation as to how the spots are allocated.
Event Courtesy Policy
Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, transfers, or deferals.
Event schedule
- Mon, November 13, 2017 11:59 PM - Registration deadline for guaranteed shirt
- Sun, November 19, 2017 6:30 AM - Race Day Check In & Registration Opens
- Sun, November 19, 2017 8:00 AM - All Races Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lowell Starr
- lowell@fivestarntp.com
- Phone
- +1 770-633-5511
- Website
- Visit website