Registration is still open!!! - Click HERE to be redirected to our timing company site for late registration (or copy/paste below url).
https://register.chronotrack.com/r/78904
Pre-race packet Pickup is - Wed, Nov 27th from Noon until 6:00 pm at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Batavia IL.
Raceday Packet Pickup is at 6:30 am Batavia United Methodist Church, rear entrance on Water St. one block from the start/finish line.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you or a family member are interested in helping us with this great event please register click here to volunteer or email the Volunteer Coordinator (volunteers@foxrivertrailrunners.org) with any questions.
Fox River Trail Runners (FRTR) is proud to again host The Fox and the Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race...it's a Thanksgiving Day tradition!!! On November 28th, we will be celebrating our 28th year of this classic event. The races will start and finish in downtown Batavia! Youth Mile at 7:30 AM followed by the 4 Mile at 8:15 AM.
FRTR will donate $5 for each 4-mile registration to our community partner, Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry to help those in need in the tri-cities area. When you register for the event, there will also be an opportunity to make additional donations.
NEW FOR 2024: 4-mile finishers will receive a custom finisher medal. Also, instead of a race shirt, 4-mile registrants will receive a Fox & Turkey running hat and youth 1-mile participants will receive a race buff (all while supplies last).
Registration fees
4 Mile Run/Walk - FRTR Member Closed
Online registration closed-
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$33.00
Early bird pricing
Jul 25 – Sep 30 -
$38.00
Standard pricing
Oct 1 – Oct 31 -
$43.00
Last chance pricing
Nov 1 – Nov 26
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4 Mile Run/Walk - Non-Member Closed
Online registration closed-
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$38.00
Early bird pricing
Jul 25 – Sep 30 -
$43.00
Standard pricing
Oct 1 – Oct 31 -
$48.00
Last chance pricing
Nov 1 – Nov 26
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Youth Mile Run/Walk - FRTR Members Closed
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$10.00Jul 25 - Nov 26
Youth Mile Run/Walk - Non-Member Closed
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$15.00Jul 25 - Nov 26
Awards
4 Mile Race - Awards for the overall top three male and female winners; awards for top three male and female masters (40+ years old and not in overall top three), then top three male and females in the following age groups (Please note: *Overall and Masters male and female winners are not eligible for age group award):
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Also, first, second and third place will be awarded in the non-binary category overall (not by age group).
NOTE: 4-mile race participants who do not reach the approximately 1.5-mile point by 8:55 am will be diverted at that point and will end up completing an approximately 3-mile course, and such individuals will not be eligible for any age-group awards.
1 Mile Youth Race - Awards for those 12 years and under are given to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups (Finisher ribbons will be given to all finishers):
0-7, 8-9, 10-12
Additional Information
There are no deferrals or refunds. Transfers in the same race event are permissible.. just email foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org by the end of day, November 22.
Questions, please contact us via email at foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org or president@foxrivertrailrunners.org.
Packet Pick Up & Donation Drop Off
PACKET PICKUP AND DONATION DROP OFF
Pre Race Day (highly encouraged) Wednesday, November 27th from 12:00PM (noon) to 6:00PM at Sturdy Shelter, 10 Shumway Ave, Batavia.
Race Day morning -
Youth Mile: Thanksgiving Day 6:30AM to 7:30AM
4-Mile Race: Thanksgiving Day 6:30AM to 8:00AM
Batavia United Methodist Church (rear entrance of Church on River Street between Houston and Wilson Streets - one block from the start / finish line)
Bring your food donation to packet pickup or race day morning.
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry will accept non-perishable food donations, cash or checks made out to Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.
Course Maps
Thank you City of Batavia!
NOTE: 4-mile race participants who do not reach the approximately 1.5-mile point by 8:55 am will be diverted at that point and will end up completing an approximately 3-mile course, and such individuals will not be eligible for any age-group awards.
4-Mile Map
1-Mile Map
Event schedule
- Wed, November 27, 2024 12:00 PM - Packet Pick Up (12-6pm) at Sturdy Shelter, 10 Shumway Ave, Batavia
- Thu, November 28, 2024 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up at Batavia United Methodist Church, Water Street Entrance
- Thu, November 28, 2024 7:30 AM - 1 Mile Kids Run Starts
- Thu, November 28, 2024 8:00 AM - Announcements
- Thu, November 28, 2024 8:10 AM - National Anthem
- Thu, November 28, 2024 8:15 AM - 4 Mile Fox & Turkey Run Starts
- Thu, November 28, 2024 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony (Approximate Time) - Overall and Masters Only
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
