Trot For HOPE

Trot For HOPE Race Information

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>BENEFICIARY</strong></span><br />Proceeds from the race will benefit the ministry of WHIF 91.3 Hope FM.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>WHEN</strong></span><br />Thanksgiving Day<br />Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>WHERE</strong></span><br />Riverfront Park<br />100 Memorial Parkway<br />Palatka, FL 32177</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>ENTRY FEES</strong></span><br />Trot, walk, jog, or run 2 miles... It&#39;s all for fun!</p> <p>EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 2 Mile Pre-Registered Entry Fee = $20 (must register by September 30)</p> <p>2 Mile Pre-Registered Entry Fee = $25</p> <p>2 Mile Race Day Entry Fee = $30 (cash/check only)</p> <p>Also featuring the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run!!  Kids run will be FIRST at 9:00, followed by the main run around 9:15.</p> <p>Kids Fun Run Entry Fee = $10</p> <p>Please add $1 for XXL and $2 for XXXL shirts.</p> <p>In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, Hope FM and RaceSmith reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</strong></span><br />Pre-Race Packet Pick Up/Registration: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10 - 2 PM at Hope FM, 3419 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177<br />Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8:00 - 9:00 AM at Riverfront Park.<br />Kids Fun Run start - 9:00 AM;  2 Mile Race start immediately following, likely 9:15 AM</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>AWARDS</strong></span><br />The Trot for HOPE will be a non-competitive, non-scored, fun, festive holiday event; be sure to look at the display clock when you finish, for your time. All finishers will receive a finisher&#39;s medal as they cross the finish line. Top 5 male and top 5 female finishers will receive a prize TBD.</p> <p>The first five finishers of the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot will receive a prize TBD.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>TEAM COMPETITION</strong></span><br />Sign up with your church, school, business, club, or family to be eligible for the team competition. A prize will be awarded to the team with the most participants at the event: a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KonaIceofStAugustine" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kona Ice</a> Party for up to 50 people and a trophy!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>AMENITIES</strong></span><br />T-shirts, goody bag, post-race refreshments, event photos shared online.  T-shirts in desired sizes available while supplies last. Register early to be sure to get one!</p> <p>Day-of event coffee will be provided by <a href="https://gemcitycoffeeinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gem City Coffee</a>.</p>