Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco

Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Michiana&#39;s Thanksgiving Tradition</strong> is a community event to be <strong>shared with loved ones</strong> - family &amp; friends. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to spend <strong>together - a time of gratitude</strong> for all we have!</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Run on Thanksgiving? What? It&#39;s a great way to get some fresh air, &#34;earn your pie&#34; &#x1f967;, and do something for others at the same time. Every dime raised through your entry fees goes right to Faith Mission of Michiana to help feed and house those in need!  (Sponsors cover fixed cost of the event)</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">So many people around our community - ask around your work, friends, and people in your neighborhood - do they have something to do on Thanksgiving?  Invite them to join you.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">This is not intended to be an all morning activity, just a great way to kickoff your day!</span></p> <h2 style="line-height:1.5"><br />Packet Pick up &amp; Registration</h2> <p style="line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Pick up your race packet before race day - avoid the line - you have double the packet pickup options this year!</span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>SOUTH BEND</strong> - Sunday, November 23 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at TBD</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>GOSHEN </strong>- Monday, November 24 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at <strong>Goshen Brewing Company</strong>, 315 W Washington</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>MISHAWAKA</strong> - Tuesday, November 25 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at <strong>Fleet Feet Mishawaka</strong>, 3522 Grape Road</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>ELKHART</strong> - Wednesday, November 26 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at <strong>Elkhart Health &amp; Aquatics</strong>, 200 East Jackson</span></li></ul> <p style="line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Convenient locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, Goshen, and Elkhart - plan on picking up your packet before race day at a location near you.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">*Shirts will be ordered on 3 November 2025. After the event we will have extra shirts and 2024 shirts for sale, first come first serve - $15 each.</span></p> <h2 style="line-height:1.5"><br />Race Day</h2> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt">Join your community for Michiana&#39;s Thanksgiving Tradition - bring your dog, your friends, and your family to do something </span><span style="font-size:14pt">good for others. Fresh air and exercise help you earn your second slice of pie!</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Go directly to your starting corral by 8:00am on race day. Corrals are based on the event you’re participating in - see below.</span></p> <h5>⌚ FIND <strong>your corral by 8:00am</strong> on race day</h5> <h3><br />Parking</h3> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Sharing your giving thanks story in the ride over brings us closer together; friends and loved ones picking each other up and riding in together is the kind of community the Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco is all about. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Please note parking lots adjacent to your starting corral - plan on parking in one of these lots:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">(</span><a title="2025 Course Map" href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=10mokG29iISE4G4W4ZfaHGbNffdc6vF0&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">interactive parking map</a> <span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">- includes corrals, race routes, parking, mile markers, and start-finish line)</span></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>10k Runners</strong></span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Fifth Third Bank (400 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Salvation Army (300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">KeyBank (101 S Main St Fl 2nd, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Centier Bank (100 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">The Vine (214 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">First State Bank (200 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>5k Runners</strong></span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Star Martial Arts (123 N Elkhart Avenue)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Public Parking (200 N Clark Street)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Brass Elk (333 Nibco Parkway)</span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>5k Walkers</strong></span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">INOVA (358 S Elkhart Avenue)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Principle Roofing (521 E Lexington Avenue)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Exclusive Customs (126 S Elkhart Avenue)</span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>1-Mile Walkers</strong></span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Principle Roofing (318 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Volcano Pizza (126 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Hacienda (186 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Victory Construction (150 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Program one of these parking lot addresses into your GPS for race day.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Go directly to your parking lot, and go directly to your corral.</span></p> <h5>⌚ FIND <strong>your corral by 8:00am</strong> on race day</h5> <h3><br />Corrals</h3> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt">Corrals are designated starting area for your race group. This helps avoid tripping hazards at the start line and on the course, and alleviates potential congestion within that first mile. It spreads out runners to make the start as safe and smooth as possible, and helps avoid confusion on race day.</span><span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">For the best race day experience for everyone, please follow these instructions!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Where each corral area assembles:</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">10k runners start at Nibco Parkway</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">5k runners assemble at Clark Street</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">5k walkers assemble at Pacific Street</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">1-Mile walkers assemble near Elkhart Avenue</span></li></ul> <h5><br />⌚ FIND <strong>your corral by 8:00am</strong> on race day</h5> <h2><br />Race Day Schedule</h2> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">6:30am      Doors open to Elkhart Health &amp; Aquatics Center</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-weight:bold;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>8:00am      Gather in your corral along Jackson </strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:10am      10k lines up in 1st corral on Jackson</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:10am      5k runners line up in 2nd corral on Jackson</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:10am      5k walkers line up in 3rd corral on Jackson</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:10am      1-Mile lines up in 4th corral on Jackson</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-weight:bold;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>8:20am      Welcome and Prayer</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-weight:bold;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>8:22am      Course Comments and Instructions</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:30am      10k Starts (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:34am      Turkey Rabbit is released with a 45 second head start</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:35am      5k Runners (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:40am      5k Walkers (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">8:45am      1-Mile Walk lead by Gobbles the Turkey (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"></span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Port-a-johns</strong> are available near each starting corral to make it more convenient for you to go directly to your corral and cut down on wait times.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Water and refreshments</strong> will be served at the finish line of the event.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Finisher medal</strong> - everyone receives a finisher medal - medals will be on display for pickup at the finish of the race.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Awards ceremony</strong> - there is no official awards ceremony, we know people want to leave and get back to their holiday asap. We do offer the coveted turkey awards for the top three overall men and women that finish the 5K and 10K. Come to the wagon up by the timing trailer by the start finish line, and we will take care of you!</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Results</strong> will be on the Monster Message Jumbotron and posted immediately online at Runsignup.com,  EpicRaceTiming.com and later on Stone Soup Promotions. We are continuing the tradition of the coveted gravy boat awards to the top 3 MF in both the 5K and 10K in addition to gift cards and free entries into 2026 race. Additionally, we offer $25 cash to the first male and female to Catch the Turkey! (Not a real turkey, we have a human dressed up as a turkey--honor system here).</span></p> <h5>⌚ FIND <strong>your corral by 8:00am</strong> on race day</h5> <h2> </h2> <h2>Groups</h2> <p style="line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">We LOVE groups! </span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Groups of people - 3 or more</strong> - can register all at once.</span><br /> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-weight:bold;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>Create a group name.</strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">One person can pick up the entire package of bibs/shirts/ etc.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Register by Tuesday, November 18, 2025 so that we have time to put the group bundles together.</span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">NOTE: <strong>Give your group a name</strong> in order for our system to pull your people together. Our system doesn&#39;t recognize you as a group when you just sign up multiple people.</span></li></ul> <h5>⌚ FIND <strong>your corral by 8:00am</strong> on race day</h5> <h2><br />FAQ</h2> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Costumes</strong> - we encourage costumes, hats, and celebratory elements at the event.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Strollers</strong> - strollers are allowed on the course. Be aware of those around you.</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Please start with people at your pace </span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Dogs</strong> - We love dogs! Dogs are allowed on the course, collars and leash are required.</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Pick up after your dog - we all thank you!!</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Up-to-date on their shots</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="font-size:14pt">Trained dogs who are c</span><span style="font-size:14pt">omfortable in crowds (not a puppy training event)</span></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Lead lines need to not impede other runners</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Help us follow these guidelines so that we can continue to allow dogs at the event</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-size:14pt">Let&#39;s have fun!! &#x1f9ae;&#x1f436;</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 );line-height:1.5;font-size:14pt"> </p>