The Toonerville Trail Turkey Trot 5K takes place Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 9 a.m. The event starts and finishes at the Toonerville Trail trailhead at 280 Clinton St, Springfield, VT. The course is a mostly flat 5K out-and-back along the Black River.
Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and Springfield High School Cross Country, and we will also be taking donations of non-perishable food items for the Springfield Food Bank.
Online Registration: $20
Open thru Tuesday, November 21, 11:59 p.m. EST at UltraSignUp.com
In-Person Registration at Packet Pick-up and Race Day: $25
Packet Pick-up:
Wednesday, November 22: 3-5 p.m. at Edgar May Health & Recreation Center, 140 Clinton St, Springfield, VT
Thursday, November 23: 7:45-8:45 a.m. at Toonerville Trail trailhead
Post-Run: We will have water, Nuun electrolyte drink, and some light snacks – just enough to hold you over until you get home and enjoy a feast.
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5242953025
Prizes:
5K: 1st place Female and Male Overall and Masters (50+)
Best Costume
Plus whatever other fun, random prizes we decide to award
Parking: There is plenty of room in the parking lot at the trailhead, located between Image Tek Labels and United Construction & Forestry. We encourage carpooling.
Refunds: No refunds, transfers to other runners, or transfers to other years.
Weather: It’s Thanksgiving in Vermont. It’s likely going to be chilly, and maybe even snowy and icy. Dress appropriately (i.e., your best Turkey hat).
Music / Strollers / Dogs: Music players are allowed, but please run with only one earbud in, be aware of other runners and traffic (there is a short road section near the turn-around), and use general caution. Strollers are allowed. Well-behaved short-leashed dogs, preferably dressed as turkeys, are allowed.
If you’re unable to Trot in-person but still want to get your Trot-on and make a donation to Meals on Wheels of Greater Springfield and the Cross Country team, then register for our Virtual Trot for $10. We’ll make sure your donation gets to both and if you send us your result, we’ll post your time in our Results section.