What are your plans on Thanksgiving morning? Will you be cooking, cleaning, watching football, sleeping, visiting with relatives?
How about, well...walking, or, running! 
Don't miss out on Redding's biggest and longest standing tradition on Thanksgiving morning...Turkey Trot 2011 is here!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Join the more than 1,000 runners in the 6-mile run and 2-mile run/walk along the Sacramento River Trail.
What's different this year? According to Shasta Regional, this year to mark the 26th anniversary, certain activities and events have been planned to bring excitement and build momentum up until the event day!
With just a few weeks away, it's important you get your registrations in right away.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Mail-in registrations: November 15, 2011
Online registration: November 19, 2011
In person: November 23, 2011
Turkey Trot consists of a 6 Mile Run and a 2 Mile Fun walk/run for people who just want to enjoy the event. In addition, right before the Trot starts, children ages eight and under may participate in the free Diestelhorst Dash. At 7:45am, children will need to be ready and lined up on the south side of the bridge while parents wait on the other side.
Whether you are a serious runner or just want to get out with the children and enjoy a comfortable walk, this walk/run is for everyone from a child on a stroller, seriously competitive runners to grandparents who simply want to get out and be part of the event.
RACE LOCATION - Start/Finish at 7:45am at Benton Drive, Redding
Event Day Schedule:
Race Schedule - November 24, 2011. Thanksgiving Day!
7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
8:00 a.m. Diestelhorst Dash – on bridge
8:25 a.m. Wheelchair Race 6 Mile Race
8:30 a.m. 6 Mile Run – Will meet on the East Side of Court Street
8:45 a.m. 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk – Will meet on Carnelian Way and Elk Drive
See RACE INFORMATION and PACKET PICK-UP
IN PERSON:
Shasta Regional Medical Center - 1100 Butte Street in Redding
or Shasta Family YMCA Center - 1155 Court Street in Redding.
No Race Day Registration
Entry Fees:
$15 for the 6 and 2 Mile Race without Turkey Trot Sweatshirt
Children's Diestlehorst Dash (8 years and younger) is FREE
Want that Turkey Trot Sweatshirt? Youth is $15 and Adult's are $20
To guarantee a sweatshirt for your “Diestelhorst Dasher” you must pay in advance for your sweatshirt in person at Shasta Regional Medical Center or Shasta Family YMCA before Nov. 11, 2011.
QUESTIONS? Email NRose@primehealthcare.com
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