Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run

Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run Race Information

<h6><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 );font-size:14pt"><strong>TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK!</strong></span></h6> <p>Bring the family <span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">(both humans &amp; K-9s!)</span> to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on <span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">November 21, 2026</span> &amp; run or walk our <span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run!  </span></span>The course will begin at the Western Pavilion and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike &amp; Bike Trails.  (The Western Pavilion is located next to the Belton Christian Youth Center &amp; visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road.)</p> <p>This is also a youth-centered community event.  We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day!  We&#39;re even holding a <span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>T-shirt Design Contest</strong></span>!  The front of the race t-shirt will feature the<span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><em> winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!</em></span></p> <h6 style="line-height:1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 );text-decoration:underline">Regi</span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="text-decoration:underline">stration Fees</span>  </span></span></strong></h6> <h6 style="line-height:1"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"> </span></strong><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">1 Sept - 4 Oct:  Early Bird </span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">$35                                                                                                                   </span></h6> <h6 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong> 5 Oct - 20 Nov:</strong>  $40 </span><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">                                                                                                                                 </span></h6> <h6 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong> Day of Race:</strong></span>  <span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">$45</span></h6> <p><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"><em>T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by <strong>30 October 2026</strong></em>.                </span></p> <p>T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced.  Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.</span></p> <h6><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 );text-decoration:underline">Race Day</span></strong></span></span></h6> <p style="line-height:1">Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">The race will begin at 9:00 AM. </span></p> <h6><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-size:14pt;text-decoration:underline"><strong>Medal Categories</strong></span></span></h6> <p>Medals will be given to the top 3 male &amp; female in each category: </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>•</strong></span>Adults 19-39   <span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">•</span>Adults 40-59   <span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">•</span>Adults 60&#43;   <span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">•</span></strong></span>High School   <span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>•</strong></span>Middle School   <span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">•</span></strong></span>Elementary School</p> <p>We will also have a <strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">SPECIAL CATEGORY</span></strong> of <strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Human/K-9 Team</span></strong> and will award the top 3 placements.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><em><strong>*<span style="text-decoration:underline">Competing</span></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"> <strong>K-9s</strong></span> <strong>MUST be leashed &amp; walk/run the event. Use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify the team. </strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">For</span></strong><em><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span></strong></em></span><strong>safety purposes, ALL canines attending the event MUST be leashed, or in a pet stroller or carrier.</strong></p> <h6><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 );text-decoration:underline">Raffles &amp; Canned Food Drive Event</span></strong></span></span></h6> <p>We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!</p> <p>Our Canned Food Drive will benefit <strong><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )">Heart &amp; Hands Ministries</span></strong> for the holiday season. <strong><span style="color:rgb( 185 , 106 , 217 )">You will receive 1 FREE Raffle Ticket for every 2 canned goods donated.</span></strong></p> <h6><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Proceeds</strong></span></span></h6> <p>All proceeds from this fun run will go to the <span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Salado VFW Auxiliary/VFW Post 12235</strong></span> to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community. </p>