North Reading 5k Turkey Trot

🦃 Race Overview

• Date & Time: Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024, 8:00 am (rain or shine)
• Location: 15 Central St, North Reading, MA
• Maximum Entries: 1500 Runners
• Sponsored by: The North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame Committee.

💰 Proceeds and Impact

• Scholarships: Proceeds will support 2 scholarships for deserving graduating seniors at NRHS who have participated in the running programs.
• Benefit: Supports the North Reading Middle/High School sports program.

🚶‍♂️ Event Details

• Courses: 5k RACE and 1.75 Mile WALK - both start and finish at the same spot and time.
• Event Timing: The event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and needs to conclude by 9:00 AM.
• Football Game: The cleanup is necessary for the Thanksgiving Day football game featuring NRHS and Lynnfield at 10:30 AM.
• Location: Race/Walk will start and finish in Ipswich River Park, Central Street.

🏆 North Reading Elementary School Challenge

• Participation Goal: Each school will work to meet the challenge of having 20% of the student body participate on race day.
• Extra Points: Schools can earn extra points for having participants finish in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their age group.

👕 Pre-Registration and Race Day

• Deadline: Pre-register by midnight, 11/10, for lower registration fees & guaranteed size for long-sleeve performance t-shirt.
• Shirt Guarantee: Shirts not guaranteed if registering after 11/10/2024.

📊 Age Categories

• 10 and Under
• 11 – 13
• 14 – 18
• 19 – 29
• 30 – 39
• 40 – 49
• 50 – 59
• 60 – 69
• 70 and Over

🥇 5k Race Prizes

• Overall Winners: Overall winners of the female and male divisions awarded the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award.
• Top Finishers: Top 2 female/male in all age categories win prizes.
• Family Awards: Top 2 families (families of 4 runners) win prizes!
• Notification: Prizewinners will be notified by email/mail.

📍 New for 2024!

• Pre-Race Bib Pickup: Held at Marathon Sports - 668 Main Street, Reading, MA.
• Pickup Hours: Available on Saturday, November 23, 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, November 24, 11 AM - 6 PM.
• Changes: Changes to your event can be made at the MS/HS on Monday, 11/25.

🎟️ Entry Fees

• Students: $20 Pre-registration (through 11/10/2024) / $30 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
• Adults: $30 Pre-registration (through 11/10/2024) / $40 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
• Family (4-Maximum): $70 Pre-registration (through 11/10/2024) / $85 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)
• Family (5-6 members): $100 Pre-registration (through 11/10/2024) / $115 Registration (11/11/2024 and later)

👶 Strollers and Pets

• Strollers: Strollers are welcome!
• Pets: Please - no dogs or bikes due to safety concerns.

📅 For More Information

• Website: North Reading 5k Turkey Trot
• Food Drive: A food drive for the North Reading Food Pantry will be held during pre-race number pick-up. Donations accepted.
• Needed Items: Check the NR food pantry website for needed items: North Reading Food Pantry