The 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10K and 1 Mile Run provides a traditional quality running event for families & runners of all abilities. All proceeds will go to our Scholorship fund COURSE: Both Races are holiday traditions, family-friendly, with deeply discounted youth registrations. One Mile Race at 8:15 AM - This is an out-and-back starting and finishing in front of the Mt Trashmore YMCA. 10K Race at 9 AM - This certified course starts at the Mt Trashmore YMCA, loops through Windsor Woods, and then Mt Trashmore City Park & finishes back at the Y. Strollers are allowed on the Course, we just ask if you start in the back of the race. Dogs are not allowed on the course. AMENITIES & POST-RACE: long-sleeved T-shirts for all. To guarantee a shirt and the shirt size, we recommend signing up early! Onsite refreshments and a post‐race party will be complimentary to race participants & volunteers in the YMCA parking lot. Age group awards will be announced at the party. Finisher medals to all regi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Virginia Beach, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
