Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 14th Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot Run/Walk

Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 14th Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot Run/Walk Race Information

<h2><strong>14th Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Miler Fun Run/Walk</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with fun, fitness, and festive spirit! Join us in person for a pre-meal 5K or 1-Miler, and don’t be afraid to dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed attire. Celebrate your hard work at the finish line with a tasty Pumpkin Pie Bite reward!</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Run for Hope. Run for Healing.</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Valley Children’s Advocacy Center (Valley CAC) is a safe place where children who have experienced abuse can begin to heal. Primarily serving Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro, we collaborate with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and other community partners to provide free, life-changing services—forensic interviews, victim advocacy, and therapy—for children and families in crisis. With nearly 75% of cases involving sexual abuse, your support helps bring safety, healing, and hope to the children who need it most.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Course Information:</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Our course is semi-challenging with multiple hills, offering a great workout for both runners and walkers. You’ll enjoy a scenic route that winds through the beautiful Club at Ironwood golf course, making it a picture-perfect way to start your Thanksgiving morning.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Registration: </strong></span></h3> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Registration opens September 25th</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt">Use code TROT25 to save $5 when you register online by 10/20!</span></strong></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Registration includes a special event t-shirt until the t-shirt deadline. <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Register by November 3rd to receive your t-shirt</strong></span></span></li></ul> <h2><span style="font-size:18pt;background-color:rgb( 251 , 238 , 184 )"><strong>Please note: Race t-shirts are not available for registrations completed after the November 3rd deadline.</strong></span></h2> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Packet Pick-Up:</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 26th, 4–6 PM at Valley CAC, 1105 Greenville Ave, Staunton, VA</strong>. Use the front entrance on Greenville Ave. Parking is available behind the building and on both sides of our building. Friends or family may pick up packets. Packet pick-up is also available at the race location the morning of the race.</span></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Race Day Schedule:</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Pre-race festivities:</strong> Behind the Ironwood building, enjoy dancing, opening remarks, and the National Anthem sung by Kathy Lafon.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Day-of registration &amp; packet pick-up: </strong>Open until 8:30 am.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>1-Miler:</strong> Begins shortly after the opening remarks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>5K:</strong> Starts after the opening remarks; participants will be led to the 5K start line by our Turkey Mascot!</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong> If ice is present, we will not be able to access the course. Messaging will be provided to all registrants via email.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Awards &amp; Swag:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Awards for the top male and female 5K finishers include gift certificates sponsored by <span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Sole Focus Running in Staunton, VA</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Medals will be given to all children under 18 who participate in the 1-mile and 5K events.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong><em>****</em>Register by November 3rd to secure your race day t-shirt!****</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>