If you are looking for a great community event on Thanksgiving morning then the Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Geisinger Holy Spirit (formerly CenturyLink Turkey Trot) at the Carlisle Family YMCA is the event for you! We are excited to announce that this is our 18th Annual Race, and will be the best one yet. Our race course will once again be USA Track & Field Certified. This means that our course is accurately measured, and can be used to break national open road racing records. We hope you will come and see why the Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Geisinger Holy Spirit is the premier Thanksgiving Day race in SouthCentral PA. Did I also mention the AWESOME swag and awards that are always a big hit? Come have a great time and enjoy our 5K run / walk through the neighborhoods of Carlisle.
Turkey Jay is ready, are you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDTA7OAXp48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHuWLCvh5_U
Race starts at 9am sharp on Thanksgiving Day. Please arrive early as downtown parking is limited. There is plenty of parking 2 blocks away at Walmart, by the movie theatre.
Race starts and finishes at the Carlisle Family YMCA
NEW & EXCITING FEATURES
Tuckey Team Award: The Golden Fork is back but this time better than ever! This year there are two Golden Forks up for grabs with the expansion to two divisions. We will have a Business/Company division (must use business/company name as team name) and a Family & Friends division. The forks go to the teams with the most registered participants as of Nov. 25 at 11:55pm. The Golden Forks are the perfect addition to anyone’s living room or office (Not recommended to use to eat turkey). Get your co-workers, friends or family and create a team today. P.S. We also give a prize for the most creative team name (selected by the Y staff).
Thank you to The Tuckey Companies for sponsoring the Golden Forks Award!
Central PA Runners Challenge
We have partnered with some other local area races to create the Central PA Runners Challenge. Please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Harrisburg/CentralPARunnersChallenge to learn how you can win an award (based on number of races entered) and save $5 off the registration fee for those other races. P.S. registration for the PA Runners Challenge is in addition to the regular race registration fee that those races charge.
Course Map: For the 2019 Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Geisinger Holy Spirit can be found at:
https://www.raceentry.com/race-maps/carlisle-family-ymca-turkey-trot
Results: Will be posted:
Online:
At the Race:
Thank you to Volvo Construction Equipment for being our Race Result Sponsor!
Weather Policy: The race will be held rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather conditions the race will be cancelled and entry fees will be viewed as a charitable donation to benefit the mission of the Carlisle Family YMCA*. If the event is cancelled it will be posted at www.carlislefamilyymca.org before 6:30am race day morning and if you signed up for the text alert system during registration.
*Race proceeds benefit the mission of the Carlisle Family YMCA's commitment to strengthen youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in our community.
Register by:
A limited quantity of long-sleeve performance shirts for those who register after Nov. 7 at 11:45pm will be available during packet pick-up on a first come, first served basis. No extra sweatshirts will be available. If you want to guarantee a sweatshirt you must register by Oct. 31.
All registrations received after 11:45pm on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 will be considered Last Minute Registration and charged the race day registration rate. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!!!
Transfer of registration to another party is not permitted.
Race day registrations will be accepted from 7-8am the morning of the race
Race Packets: For your convenience race packets will be available for pickup at the Carlisle Family YMCA on Nov. 26th and 27th, from 6am to 9pm, as well as 6:45a-8am on race day. If you are unable to pick your packet up prior to race day, please ask a family member or friend to pick it up for you.
It is highly recommended that your packet is picked up BEFORE race day.
Notice:
Project SHARE: We are once again partnering with Project SHARE to help feed the hungry. We encourage everyone to bring canned Tuna or canned Salmon to packet pick-up or the morning of the race. Every item donated gives you a chance to win a free Personal Training, Massage or Reiki session. Five lucky winners will be chosen. Must be present to win.
Divisions/Awards:
5K Run
12-U M/F 1-2
13-16 M/F 1-2
17-19 M/F 1-2
20-24 M/F 1-2
25-29 M/F 1-2
30-34 M/F 1-2
35-39 M/F 1-2
40-44 M/F 1-2
45-49 M/F 1-2
50-54 M/F 1-2
55-59 M/F 1-2
60-64 M/F 1-2
65-69 M/F 1-2
70+ M/F 1-2
5K Run M/F Overall
This was my first race with the YMCA and I have to say it went way better than expected. Organization of the race was splendid, no pushing or shoving like other races I have participated in, in the past.
Great event indeed! Outstanding organization and execution. Congratulations to volunteers, manager, and crews that made Turkey Trot memorable.
This is a great event with a very positive and fun environment that the whole family can enjoy. There's something for everyone, whether you want to run a personal best, just walk and enjoy being with neighbors, or something in between.
Great job
Led by Jay Cattron the annual Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot was again an outstanding community event. As in previous years the Y staff, volunteers, and sponsors went "all out" to create a memorable tradition. Thank you!
This was my first race with the YMCA and I have to say it went way better than expected. Organization of the race was splendid, no pushing or shoving like other races I have participated in, in the past.