11th Annual Viking Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

11th Annual Viking Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Race Information

<p>Get ready to celebrate 11 years of the Viking Turkey Trot! Join us on Saturday, November 8th for this spirited event benefiting St. Anne-Pacelli&#39;s Cross Country and Soccer teams. For the past 11 years, the Viking Turkey Trot has become a beloved, fall event, drawing runners, walkers, students, families, and alumni together for a morning of fun!</p> <p> </p> <p>Both the 5K course weaves through campus and along our perimeter, while our Fun Run offers a shorter, family-friendly option, perfect for little trotters or those looking to enjoy a beautiful, brisk morning and a leisurely pace. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned runner, or just here for the fun, this event always kicks off the holiday season with festive fun!</p> <p> </p> <p>Wear your best turkey-themed, or Viking, attire, enjoy post-race treats, and help us celebrate this milestone year! Be a part of this decade-long tradition of community and support for our student-athletes!</p> <p> </p> <p>There are three registration options: </p> <p>1. 1 Mile Fun Run 4-18 years old (participants 3 and under are free)</p> <p>2. 1 Mile Fun Run 19&#43; years old</p> <p>3. 5K All Ages</p> <p>Registering by October 26th ensures your event participant t-shirt! If you register after October 26, there are select sizes available for purchase of $10 at packet pick up and on the day of the race.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to sponsor this event, there are two levels of sponsorship:</p> <p>Turkey Trot Banner Sponsor $150 </p> <p>(includes one race registration as well as business logo or name printed on the event banner)</p> <p>Turkey Trot T-Shirt Sponsor $400</p> <p>(includes two race registrations, business logo or name printed on the event banner and event t-shirt, the opportunity to share promotional items with runners in race bags, as well as recognition on site, in written, print, and online communications and marketing)</p> <p>Make your sponsorship gift by check payable to St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, Memo: Turkey Trot Sponsor, 2020 Kay Circle Columbus, GA 31907 or <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/GA/Columbus/7thAnnualVikingTurkeyTrot5Kand1MileFunRun" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">online</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Packet pickup<br />Friday, November 7th<br />2-6 p.m.<br />The Land, St. Anne-Pacelli&#39;s Gym<br />2020 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA 31907<br />​<br />Race Results, Prizes, and Pictures<br />Prizes for this year&#39;s race include a medal and turkey to the overall top male and female, as well as top participant (male and female) in all age groups - 12 &amp; under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-59, and 50 &amp; over age groups. The 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age group (male and female) will receive a medal.</p> <p>Age Groups<br />12 &amp; under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 &amp; over</p> <p> </p> <p>Day-of-the-Race Information</p> <ul><li>Please park in the school&#39;s/church&#39;s Kay Circle parking lot.</li><li>Day-of Packet Pick-Up, and day of Race Registration, will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.</li><li>Jambalaya, fruit, treats, and drinks will be available for all participants as well concluding their race.</li><li>The course is marked at intervals with signs and guidance along the roadways.</li><li>Happy trotting, runners!</li></ul> <p>With every step you take, you are supporting a student-athlete at St. Anne-Pacelli. Thank you!</p>