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Basking Ridge, Somerset To Host Turkey Trot Sunday
A 5K turkey trot will each be held in Basking Ridge and in Somerset on Sunday. Both races include a 1 mile walk as well.
BASKING RIDGE/SOMERSET, NJ — Thanksgiving is approaching and the annual turkey trot races are already beginning. Two upcoming 5K races will be held in Basking Ridge and Somerset on Sunday.
When: 5K will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 Mile Health Walk will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Mountain Park at Martinsville and Mountain Road in Basking Ridge.
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Cost: $25 for 5K and 1 Mile Health Walk.
Details: USATF Certified 5K course. Professional race timing on a flat looped trail through the park, digital clocks, split times and printed race results provided and posted by CompuScore, Services, www.compuscore.com.
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All entrants will pick up race packets on race day at the race site. T-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners and health walkers.
Sponsored by the William Annin Middle School PTO to kick off the holiday season in a healthy way. Entrants and spectators are encouraged to bring nonperishable foods for donation to the Food Bank of Somerset County.
Awards: To top overall male and female and top three runners in each age group in different age increments. No duplicate awards.
To register and more information CLICK HERE.
When: Race registration and packet pickup in LOT C at Knob Hill Pavillion for the 1 Mile Fun Run Walk is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 5K Turkey Trot from 8:30 to 10 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run Walk will start at 10 a.m. and 5K Turkey Trot at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road, Franklin Township.
Cost: $30 race day registration on-site at Colonial Park, LOT C. Entry fee covers participation in one or both of the races.
Awards: Frozen turkeys for the top 3 female and male 5k finishers. Awards also given to the top 3 female and male 5k finishers in each age group. No duplicate awards. Age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.
Course: Flat and fast. Water stops. Race starts and ends in Colonial Park. Post-race refreshments. Click HERE to view the course map.
To register and more information CLICK HERE.
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