5 incentives that will get you gobblin’, cluckin’ and trottin’ over to Turkey Trot
By: Kamron Taylor, Staff Writer
Thousands of avid runners participate in the Turkey Trot five mile run each year. The race, hosted by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, is entering into its 37th year on Thursday, Nov. 26!
Just in case you’re new to the Turkey Trot festivities, or needed a refresher as to why the event is more than worthwhile, Dayton.com found a few incentives that will get you gobblin', cluckin' and trottin' over to the intersection of Main Street and Linden Avenue on Thanksgiving Day.
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1. Think about the calories you’ll burn
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The race begins at the intersection of Main Street and Linden Avenue and finishes in Riverfront Park. It’s a one course loop boasting one intense uphill section. In total the race is five miles, and if you’re looking to make a little room for that yummy turkey later on in the day, this workout will do the job. It’s also probably a good idea to do this because some estimates of calorie consumption on Turkey Day ring in as high as 4,500 calories. To prepare, click here to check out the interactive course map.
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2. You'll get to dress up
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Perhaps the next best thing to eating turkey, is dressing like one! This event boasts the added incentive of dressing like the meal you’ll be eating later that evening—and Daytonians go all out. You can also compete in an official constume competition where prizes will be awarded to the five best costumes that show up to run. According to orrrc.org, judging begins at 8 a.m. on race day in front of the Kettering Sports Medicine Van which will be located near the finish line.
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3. There’s a ‘lighter’ track
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Running isn’t everyone’s thing. If you still want to participate in a lighter version of the five mile run, the ORRRC has provided you with a one mile race. You get a chance to meet up with the five mile participants later in the race, joining them for the last 200 yards and finish in the same spot.
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4. You can win awesome prizes
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You won’t be doing all that trottin’ for nothing!
According to the ORRRC, awards will be given to the top 5 Male and Female Overall and Masters (age 40+)
- TOP 5 in Male and Female age groups: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14 and each 5-year age division from 15-19 to 80 and over.
- TOP 5 in Clydesdale division A(200-224#) and B( 225# and over)
- TOP 5 in Grand Dames division for women 140# and over
- TOP 5 in the wheelchair division
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5. You can wear some stylish Turkey Trot gear
This isn’t a primary component of the race, but who doesn’t like a little swag?
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Turkey Trot T-shirtsWant to go?
What: Turkey Trot 5-mile run, 1-mile fun walk/run
When: Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Riverfront Park, 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg
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