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5K/10K Turkey Trot / Dog Jog-Walk 1 mile

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THE OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE WILL BE THERE!  Photo opportunities for all guests who support this event.  They will be collecting a non-perishable food item for a  seasonal food drive.  Thank you so much!  An Oscar Mayer Turkey Sandwich for those hungry after the race will be available.
You're invited to the Annual 5k/10K Turkey Trot and 1 Mile Dog Jog/Walk (dog not required)!
Saturday, November 16, 2024.
9am start of race.
Race check-in is at the Memorial Gym Cafeteria, 678 Main St. from 8-8:45am
Hosted by the Sanford Parks and Recreation Department.
5K Winners 1st place Male and Female win a $50 gift card and 2nd Place Winners Male and Female win a $25 gift card.
10K Winners 1st place Male and Female win $35 gift card and 2nd place Male and Female win a $20 gift card. 
1 Mile Dog Jog is not timed - all 1 mile participants will have a chance for a $15 gift card. 
All Gift Cards are good at Hanniford.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.  YOU MUST DO THIS PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024.

Fluorescent Running Vests for every runner.
NO CHILD CARE AVAILABLE - Strollers are welcome behind front line of runners.

Register at the Memorial Gym if registering after 11/13/24.  Cost is $5 more day of race.  
Staff will be at the race site at 8am Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Florescent vests for the first 50 registrants.

General Information
  • Register for this event online before midnight Nov 13 and save $$. See below for category.
  • The event will begin in front of the Pride Elementary School (Gowen Park Tennis Courts), then on to the serene Mousam trail and end back at the Gym.
  • Race is held on Saturday, November 16 at 9am.
  • First 50 participants will receive a florescent vest
  • All participants will receive ribbons; results will be forwarded to area news media.
  • Bottled water, fruit, and munchies will be on site.
  • Dog walkers, please bring clean-up kit. Leashed dogs welcome on 1 mile race only.
  • The 1 mile race is not timed - names will be in a raffle for a $15 gift card. (Walk from Gowen Park to the Dog Park by the Armory then back again)
  • Registration is open from 8am - 8:45 am at the Memorial Gym Cafeteria, 678 Main St - right next door to Pride Elementary School 708 Main Street, Sanford ME 04073
  • Advanced registration: $20 (before midnight Nov. 13). Day of Race/Run $25 Day of Race/1 Mile Walk $20.
  • Sanford School Students cost is $5. - You Must Register the day of race for this special $5 fee.

Gift Certificate Prizes
  • $50 Hannaford's Gift Cards for 1st place Male and Female finishers for 5K
  • $25 Hannaford's Gift Cards for 2nd place Male and Female finishers for 5K
  • $35 Hannaford Gift Cards for 1st place Male and Female finishers for 10K
  • $20 Hannaford Gift Cards for 2nd place Male and Female finishers for 10K
  • 1 Mile Dog Jogs will be entered into a raffle for a $15 gift card
  • Fun Raffle prizes to be given away

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