CFA Turkey Trot

Due to the growing number of cases of COVID-19 in the community, which has let to a rise in hospitalizations and deaths amongst the vulnerable, we have decided to host the annual Turkey Trot virtually this year for the health and safety of the community… if you have already registered, your entry has been automatically transferred to a virtual run, and you can upload results by December 4. If you are registering on 11/16 or later you will have the option of choosing an option of picking up your race packet in person or having it mailed. 

The most fun 5K/10K in Bismarck/Mandan! Join us Thanksgiving morning for a brisk run along the mighty Missouri River! This is our 31st year and there is always something new.

We are working on making our Turkey Trot as safe as possible for our volunteers and participants. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation.

Here are the steps we are taking:

• Registration will be online only. We are minimizing touchpoints throughout our process. Online registrations WILL be accepted through Thanksgiving morning.
• We are spreading out packet pick up for the entire week leading up to Thanksgiving, instead of two days. This will be for packet pick up ONLY not for registration (ALL Registration will need to be online)
• Start times will be VERY staggered to minimize the number of runners at the starting gate and on the course at any one time. Start times will be a time-trial type set up. Starting times will be assigned in order of registration. 
• All volunteers and staff at the race will wear masks.
• A virtual race option is available for those who wish to physically distance even further. Virtual racers will be eligible for awards as long as their times are recorded by noon on November 26.

Events

• 5K Computer timed run

• 5K Computer timed  race walk

• 10K Computer timed run

• 5K Family Fun Walk (non-timed)

• 5K Virtual race

Start Time 9:00 am with staggered starts.

Packet Pick-up

• Will be at the CFA Office between November 19 and 25 (107 W. Main Ave, #150, Bismarck)

The CFA Turkey Trot is the major fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota. Every day we are one step closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis, but until then, our friends with CF have to continue to fight to breathe.

Costumed runners are encouraged! Let's see those Turkey hats! We will have a variety of prizes for our best dressed and most spirited runners!

PRICING:

• Early Bird registration 11/29/19- 10/31/20 $25/ adult $20/youth age 9 and under

• 11/1/20- 11/20/20 $30/adult $25/youth age 9 and under

• Week of race: $35/adult $30/youth 9 and under

• Family Fun Walk (untimed) is $25 adult and $15 age 9 and under through day of the race.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Call (701) 222-3998 or email pthompson@cfand.org

 Can I update my registration information?

yes, up until the week before the event! (11/21/20)

 What is the refund policy?

All registrations are non-refundable.

 Will I get a T-Shirt?

All participants who register by November 15 will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt. Anyone who registers after November 15, will receive a T-shirt until supplies run out. No additional shirts will be ordered.

Can I register the day of the Turkey Trot?

All registrations will be online only and runners can register right up until Thanksgiving morning

Can I register in person or by mail?

In years past, we have allowed and encouraged in-person and mail-in registrations. However, in order for us to reduce exposure to our office staff and to better gauge participation numbers and to assign start times, we are asking all registrants to register online.