Run like a Fox or be a Turkey on Thanksgiving Day!
2020 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. As with everything else in 2020, this year’s event will be a bit different though. On November 26th, we will be celebrating our 24th year of this classic event. The races will start and finish from wherever you wish with the ones that you love or you love running with!
Online registration is available through Wednesday, November 22, 2020.
The main reason that we want to put on this virtual event is as a fundraising opportunity for our community partner, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. When you register for the event, there will be an opportunity to donate. However, please consider an additional donations of cash or non-perishable food items at our virtual event’s packet pickup. The money and food will be donated and distributed to those in need in the tri-cities area.
Registration fees
4 Mile Virtual Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00Oct 3 – Nov 1
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$20.00Nov 2 – Nov 25
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Youth Mile Virtual Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$10.00Oct 3 – Nov 1
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$15.00Nov 2 – Nov 25
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Packet Pick Up & Donation Drop Off
There will be a drive by packet pick up and food donation drop off at the following location/dates/times:
PACKET PICKUP AND DONATION DROP OFF
Packet Pickup Schedule
Noon - 3:00pm on Saturday 11/21
2:00pm - 4:00pm on Wednesday 11/25
7:00am - 9:00am on Thursday 11/26
Packet Pickup Location Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry is accessible by I-88. Exit at Route 31 and go north about 5 miles to First Street just before downtown Batavia. Turn right and go two blocks east to Flinn Street. As you approach the end of Flinn Street, our tents will be set up for you to turn in food and collect your packet. To exit, turn left on Shumway then proceed north towards Batavia.
What to Expect
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry will accept non-perishable food donations, cash or checks made out to Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Runners who registered before supplies run out will be able to pick up their swag. Look for our dynamic duo of mascots to welcome you!
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 email the race director at foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org.
Running The Fox & The Turkey Race Virtually!
Below are details on running our virtual race!
- Run anytime between November 21 through November 29, 2020.
- Choose your own course
- Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!
All participants will receive Premium Texting Gloves!
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:
TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device) |
VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between November 21 and November 29, 2020. |
FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
If you have any technical questions, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! Get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social! You can also add your pictures to our on line photo album!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board.
Event schedule
- Sat, November 21, 2020 12:00 AM - Virtual Fox & The Turkey Event Begins
- Sun, November 29, 2020 11:59 PM - Virtual Fox & The Turkey Event Ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website