Turkey Trot at Waterset
About This Event
***Join us virtually on Thanksgiving weekend for the Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Fun Run! ***
Proceeds of the Turkey Trot will benefit our local public schools: Doby Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School and East Bay High School.
This year, our race will be held virtually and can be completed at your leisure on Thanksgiving weekend. No need to report your time, but we do encourage you to share your pictures with the tag ***#ThisIsWaterset! ***
Registration is required. All adult registrants will receive a race bib, dri-fit race t-shirt, mask, and finishers' medal. Registrants for the Kids Fun Run will receive a race bib, cotton race t-shirt, and medal. You can follow our suggested route or do any route of your choosing! Check out our trail map for more route ideas!
Entry Rates: Early Bird Registration has been extended and will remain at $25! This price will run through November 24th. (shirt sizes may not be guaranteed after November 16th). . The Kid's Fun Run Registration fee is $15. All registration proceeds benefit our local public schools.
Sign Up: Online sign up is available now through November 24th.
Check-in: No need to check in for this year's event! Enjoy your run at any point Thanksgiving weekend!
Drive Through Packet Pick Up: Packet pick up will be at The Landing Club and Café in Waterset on Wednesday, November 25th from 12pm – 7pm. The address is 7012 Sail View Lane, Apollo Beach, FL 33572. This will be a drive-through packet pick up in order to encourage social distancing.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Interested in being a sponsor or have questions? Feel free to contact us at: Waterset@Newlandco.com
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