14th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot

Castle Rock, CO

14th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot

DESCRIPTION

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, BUT DON'T GO AWAY COLD TURKEY, YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR ROCK TROT ON. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER WED, NOV 21 AT BOULDER RUNNING COMPANY IN CENTENNIAL FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. OR EVENT MORNING STARTING AT 7:30 A.M.

"Run to Change Lives"! Come out and Trot, Stroll, Run, or Walk and join Castle Rock's Thanksgiving tradition morning with the 14th Annual HealthFit Family Medicine Turkey ROCK Trot presented by Ent Credit Union. www.turkeyrocktrot.com

You and the Turkey ROCK Trot are changing lives by "Giving Back to the Community" through the Help&Hope Center, and each of your registrations and funds raised does just that! Whether you are a serious runner or leisurely walker, bring the whole family and join the fun.

For a limited time, families of 4 or more can save 10% during registration! No code needed, just register yourself and your family and the savings will automatically apply!

"The best turkey trot for families in Colorado" - Derek Griffiths Colorado Runner Magazine

"The premier running race in Colorado" - Lonnie Somers Hal Sports

EXPO

  • Health Expo with over 30+ vendors (please support our sponsors)
  • 1 free food item: choose from Flippin' Flapjacks, Mac&Noodles, HottieRob's chili (coffee and continental breakfast included). Additional food purchases for $5
  • Free face-painting, balloon twisting and bounce house
  • 1 free beer per participant 21 years and older. Additional beer purchases for $5
  • Mimosas and Bloody Marys available for purchase

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 7:30 a.m. - Health and Wellness Expo opens and festivities begin
  • 7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration/Pickup
  • 8:30 a.m. - Kids Dash (about 1/2k; starts promptly)
  • 8:45 a.m. - Wave corrals assemble
  • 9:00 a.m. - 5K ROCK Trot Start (waves will start approximately every 2 minutes)
  • 9:45 a.m. - Awards Ceremony
  • 10:00 a.m. - Costume Contest
  • 11:00 a.m. - Wrap up & Expo closes - now go replenish those calories with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!

ADVANCED PACKET PICKUP

  • Saturday Nov 17th 10AM-2PM – Runners Roost 9994 Commons St #230, Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Wednesday Nov 21st 10AM-2PM – Boulder Running Company 8545 E Arapahoe Rd c, Greenwood Village, CO 80112

WAVE CORRALS

In an effort to promote safety, the Turkey ROCK Trot will be using an assigned wave system for the start. If you wish to run or walk with others at the event, select the wave of your slowest person for all registrants. Note: You may move to a slower wave than assigned, but you cannot move to a faster wave than assigned. Remember your time does not start until you cross the timing mats.

  • Wave #1 - For those of you faster than 8-minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #2 - For those between 8-10 minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #3 - For those between 10-12 minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #4 - For those slower than 12-minute pace per mile. No strollers or dogs.
  • Wave #5 - All leisurely walkers, strollers and well mannered K9 pals. Party in the back!

The number of waves are at the events discretion for safety and enjoyment of all participants and may change as needed.

NOTE: You do not have to register your little ones who are riding in a stroller unless you want them to have a shirt and bib.

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • OVERALLTop 3 overall female and male (excluded from age group awards)
  • AGE GROUPTop 3 female and male in the following age groups:12 & Under, 13 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & over
  • FASTEST TEAM of 4Any size team - the top 4 fastest times are scored; must register as a team.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Wanted - Volunteers to help us ROCK this Trot. Please email us at info@rocktrot.com

WEATHER AND LIABILITY Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat will keep us from hosting the Turkey ROCK Trot. Keep in mind the route may not be cleared in the event of concerning Colorado weather conditions. Please plan accordingly. We assume no liability for injuries.

REFUND POLICY

No refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend, your registration constitutes a tax-deductible donation to the Help&Hope Center.