43 Magnolia St,, Roswell GA
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Running of the Turkeys 5k is the new City of Roswell Thanksgiving Day tradition!! Participate LIVE or VIRTUALLY! Come earn your turkey with us as we run down Canton Street in Downtown Roswell and support Friends Of Roswell Police. The Friends of Roswell Police raises money to support local families and seniors in need for the holidays and throughout the year.
- Date: 2024-11-28
- Location: 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA
- URL: Running of the Turkeys 5k
- Registration: Sign up early as there are limited participants!
🎽 Participant Benefits
All participants get a pair of Turkey Gloves and an awesome tri-blend long sleeve t-shirt.
- Family Friendly: This race is stroller-friendly!
- No Pets: Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- Community Support: Proceeds benefit local families and seniors.
- Early Registration: Due to limited space, register early!
📅 Early Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup is mandatory.
- Monday, 11/25/2024: 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Home 2 Suites by Hilton – 10990 Westside Parkway, Roswell, GA.
- Tuesday, 11/26/2024: 2:00pm to 9:00pm at Gate City Brewing Company – 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA.
- Wednesday, 11/27/2024: 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Big Peach Running Company EAST COBB, Marietta.
- Multiple Pickups: Runners may pick up for friends and family.
📝 Packet Pickup Details
Due to the size of the race, we request runners to pick up packets at one of our 3 convenient locations. Race day pickup may be challenging for volunteers and runners alike.
- Confirmation: please print or have your registration confirmation on your phone.
- Barcode: Ensure the barcode on your registration is visible for check-in.
- Questions: For race day pickup requests, email RoswellTurkeyRun@gmail.com.
- Understanding: Thank you for your understanding – GOBBLE GOBBLE!
⌚ Race Day Information
The race day starts at 8:00am and finishes by 9:30am.
- Virtual Participants: Will receive a shirt and gloves.
- Items: Virtual runners may pick up items at any packet pickup or they will be mailed a week after the event.
- Timing: Make sure to arrive early to ensure a smooth experience.
- Community Spirit: Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving with a fun run!
🏨 Accommodation
YES WE HAVE A HOST HOTEL! An amazing hotel sponsor is providing deals for participants and their families.
- Host Hotel: Home 2 Suites by Hilton – 10990 Westside Parkway, Roswell, GA.
- Contact: (770) 650-1227, ask for the Running of the Turkeys block.
- Booking Link: Special Running of the Turkeys block deal
- Great for Families: Perfect for guests coming to town during the holidays!
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