Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot

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?

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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

• Share and Post on Facebook to save money on your registration
• Want a FREE entry? Forward your registration link to others; When they register with your link your entry gets cheaper (up to a free entry)! So spread the word with your confirmation link.
• Get creative! Most creative team name wins a prize (voted on by Y staff)
• Photo Booth and Picture area provided by Strouse Entertainment
• Face painting offered by CALC
• Snapchat Geofilter so you can share where you are and what you’re up to Thanksgiving morning!
• Shoe collection for the MORE Foundation Group. Bring your gently used shoes (adult sizes 6-11) to packet pick or on race day.

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:

•  www.carlislefamilyymca.org
• Click on the Turkey
• Click on Motion Timing Website Link
• Click Results tab 2019
• Scroll down to find 2019 Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Geisinger Holy Spirit

 At the Race:

• Underneath the Volvo Construction Equipment Race Result Board Banner

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:

• Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11:45pm to choose no shirt, long-sleeve performance shirt or hoodie options as well as the lowest race prices
• Thursday, Nov. 7 at 11:45pm to guarantee a long-sleeve performance shirt.

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:

• For the safety of all participants please do not bring any pets with you to the race, whether you are a participant or spectator. 

• The Carlisle Family YMCA discourages the use of headphones/iPods as it can affect your ability to hear race instructions from volunteers.

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. 

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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