Boulder’s No Frills 5K
Boulder’s no frills 2013 Turley’s Turkey Trot is around the corner. Now is your chance to register for the 2013 Turkey Trot. Race day is November 28, 2013. This 5K race uses a fast course through the CU Boulder – US West Research Park. Located on The University of Colorado’s East Campus. Register onsite or save five bucks and register prior to race day.
Turley’s Turkey Trot FAQ
- What day is Turley’s Turkey Trot? November 28th, 2013.
- Where is the start of the race? Turley’s Turkey Trot starts at the CU Outdoor Track at Potts Field.
- Can I register the day of the race? Onsite registration opens at 9 am
- What time does the race start? Turley’s Turkey Trot starts at 10 am.
- Do I need to bring anything? All participants are requested to please bring a canned food item to donate to Boulder County Food Share.
- Are there any prizes or goodies? All 5K finishers will receive a Turley’s gift certificate. And age group prizes awarded.
- What is the address of this year’s Turley’s Turkey Trot? The race is held at the CU Research Park, 1234 Innovation Drive, Boulder, CO 80303. There is plenty of parking.
- Can I register before the race in person? Yes. Pre-registration for Walk-in’s ends noon Nov. 27, 2013. Visit Fleet Feet, 2624 Broadway or Boulder Running Company at 28th & Pearl. There is also a mail in option. Mail in registration ends Nov. 22, 2013. Send registration to Turkey Trot 654 Tantra Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80305.
- Is there an advantage to registering before the race? Pre-registration has its benefits. Pre-race entry is only $20. Race Day registration will set you back $25.
- Can I dress up? Sure. Plenty of participants wear fun Thanksgiving garb and costumes.
- Can we bring our four legged friends? No, please leave pets at home. This is a people only race.
Boulder Runner’s Club Is The Event Host
The Boulder Runner’s Club hosts this great annual event. The goal is to collect food and/or raise money for Boulder Community Food Share. Remember, one dollar equals four meals. The race is a low key no frills 5K. In the prior eleven years, this race has raised well over one hundred thousand dollars for charity. This is the twelfth year of the Turley’s Turkey Trot.
More Information for Turley’s Turkey Trot
Anywhere from 700 to 1500 participants run the race. Save to say – good weather usually results in a good turnout. Remember, this event is about doing something good. The race is a healthy way to prepare for the big feast. And your donations of food and money benefit Boulder County Food Share. Turley’s Turkey Trot is about being good, so don’t arrive expecting a goody bag or another race t-shirt you will never wear.
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