The Running Club North Turkey Trot in Fairbanks, AK is usually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorite races because it's the only one I have a snowball's chance in you-know-where to win. It's a 5K and the winner is whoever finishes closest to their predicted finish time. You're not allowed to wear (or use) a watch. I won in 2017 by finishing within 1 second of my prediction! They also give an award to whoever finishes furthest from their predicted time, but people don't usually brag about that.
Recently admitted at a party that I never do turkey trots, and I was surprised by how shocked everyone was. For me Thanksgiving is already such a busy day; I like to run on my own first thing, but I can't handle the added logistics of driving somewhere and dealing with crowds. I'm glad others are able to enjoy them though!
My favorite Turkey Trot: Brazen Nitro Turkey (https://brazenracing.com/nitroturkey/), at Point Pinole, Richmond, CA. 5K and 10K trail run, with Brazen's signature post-race food plus pumpkin pie.
If you also do the Brazen Quarry Turkey (https://brazenracing.com/quarryturkey/) at Quarry Lakes, Fremont, CA on the following Saturday, you get a bonus "connector" medal.
The Running Club North Turkey Trot in Fairbanks, AK is usually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorite races because it's the only one I have a snowball's chance in you-know-where to win. It's a 5K and the winner is whoever finishes closest to their predicted finish time. You're not allowed to wear (or use) a watch. I won in 2017 by finishing within 1 second of my prediction! They also give an award to whoever finishes furthest from their predicted time, but people don't usually brag about that.
Andrea! How did it go this year?!
I haven't been able to run for a while so I didn't go :(
Recently admitted at a party that I never do turkey trots, and I was surprised by how shocked everyone was. For me Thanksgiving is already such a busy day; I like to run on my own first thing, but I can't handle the added logistics of driving somewhere and dealing with crowds. I'm glad others are able to enjoy them though!
That's smart! I always tell people, do what works best for you. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving Aquene!
Thanks, I hope you did too!
My favorite Turkey Trot: Brazen Nitro Turkey (https://brazenracing.com/nitroturkey/), at Point Pinole, Richmond, CA. 5K and 10K trail run, with Brazen's signature post-race food plus pumpkin pie.
If you also do the Brazen Quarry Turkey (https://brazenracing.com/quarryturkey/) at Quarry Lakes, Fremont, CA on the following Saturday, you get a bonus "connector" medal.
That's awesome!! How did they go?
Fun! 10K on Thursday, 5K on Saturday.