CATEGORIES,
DISTANCES, and TIMES
Monday, October 14th.
8:30 am – Check in and race day registration begins.
Located at YMCA Northumberland 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg,
9:30 Gobble Wobble – Fun activity for the 4 year old and under crowd. A surprise for all participants.
9:45 Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run – Fun untimed event. Finisher medal and a surprise for all participants.
10:10 The Gobbler 5K Run and 2.5K Run/ Walk – Timed event.
The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and some rolling hills.
The 5K course is a double loop of the 2.5K course.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female. Categories: 18 and under & 19 plus.
11:20 Awards – Medals awarded. Golden Drumstick Award (best turkey spirit), Draw prizes.
*Start times are approximate.
THE COURSE
The Turkey Trot will be hosted at the Cobourg YMCA.
Participants will start at the YMCA and then
enjoy running or walking in the Cobourg Conservation Area.
Participants will get a chance to experience a great urban green space in the heart of our community. The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and small rolling hills. The majority of the course will be grass.
BIB# PICK-UP
Participant check-in and race day registrations begins at 8:30 am.
Bibs will be assigned at the event.
COSTUMES
Add some extra fun by showing off your inner turkey and dressing up in costume or by wearing some festive additions to your race gear. Hey you might want to test drive your Halloween costume at the race.
The Golden Drumstick Award will be given out for best costume/ turkey spirit.
Dogs are not permitted on the course during the running events, but leashed dogs are always welcome to join the party in the start/finish area.
Strollers are asked to stay off the course during the running events. The 2.5K Run/Walk would work well for carrying wee ones in a backpack or sling style carrier.
MAP
Course-Map-PARKING
The East parking lot of the Cobourg YMCA will be available for parking.
Over-flow parking will be available at:
– The Cobourg Conservation Area lot: 200 metres west of the YMCA on Elgin Street
– Fellowship Baptist Church east lot: 350 metres west of the YMCA at 469 Elgin St W