Turkey Trot / Community Fun Run

Turkey Trots and community fun runs are a Thanksgiving tradition with huge turnout and zero snow-sport gear required.

REC Safe Fun Runs

Our R.E.C. Tenets, applied on race day:

Warm up properly. Cold November mornings and cold muscles are a common injury combination.
Dress in layers you can shed. You'll warm up quickly once moving, even in cold weather.
Know the course and any road closures or crossings ahead of time.
Stay hydrated in the days before, even for a shorter race distance.
Nothing new on race day — don't try new shoes, gear, or pace for the first time.
Watch for slippery leaves, wet pavement or early ice on the course.
Know your own pace and don't get pulled out too fast by race-morning adrenaline.
Plan your route and corral position if running with kids or a stroller.
Cool down and stretch after. Most fun-run injuries show up in the hours after, not during.
Check in with anyone in your group with a heart condition. Even short races raise cardiac risk for unconditioned participants.