Nov 21st 2020

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Join us downtown for the Blue Ridge, Georgia Turkey Trot Race/Walk Thanksgiving Day, November 21st! The race is for the whole family and all abilities from walkers to serious competitors. Don’t worry you will be home in time to put the turkey in the oven! Now let’s get trotting!

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Online Registration Open Until Race Begins!

When & Where Is The Race?

This year there will two options for the Annual Blue Ridge Turkey Trot. We will be offering a live in-person race with social distancing measures put in place as well as a virtual event for those that want to participate but not ready for an in-person gathering.

TSHIRT will be given to participants in both events.

Overall and age group awards will be given to runners in the live event.

VIRTUAL EVENT:

The virtual 5k will start on November 21st and run through November 29th. You can run your 5k ANYWHERE anytime you like during this time. Once you complete your run submit your results manually or utilize RaceJoy for a fun interactive experience. Information will be sent out prior to the race start regarding results submission. Please make sure NOT to OPT out for emails for this event. You will be receiving valuable information leading up to the Virtual Event. Also, make sure your mailing address is correct. For those who don’t pick up their Tshirt in person, they will be mailed to the address in your Runsignup account. Please make sure your mailing address is correct.

LIVE EVENT:

Our live event will be held on Thanksgiving morning in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge beginning at 8:00 a.m. We promise to have you home in time to get your turkey in the oven. Guaranteed Tshirts and preferred sizing for all runners registered by Nov 12. Awards will be given to overall and age group winners.

RACEJOY: We are utilizing RaceJoy for the Virtual Event and for the Live Event. Download this free interactive app to your mobile device so you and your friends and family can track your success and send your cheers along your run. You can also post results for the virtual event directly from the app.

Get Directions To The Start Point Here!

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Saturday, November 21st, 2020

Registration Opens 7am

Race Begins Promptly at 8am

Online Registration Open Until The Race Begins

Our Sponsors

SquareFrame Media

Xtreme Printing

Georgia Cancer Specialists

Lit’l Pond Hospitality Group

Cucina Rustica

Mountain Property Limited

Town and Country Furniture

Blue Ridge Adventure Wear

Appraisal Services

North Georgia Family Medicine

Owl’s Nest of Blue Ridge

Carroll’s Barbeque

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking

There are several places to park downtown. Here are a few good options that is not far walking distance to the start/finish line: First Baptist of Blue Ridge has two parking lots on both sides of the street. Use Church Street to get to the race. 907 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. In or around A Taste of Amish 2460 E First St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 There is also an empty building on the corner that has some parking. Cross the road to East Main Street and walk toward downtown and you won’t be far from the start/finish line.

Awards and Results

We will have award metals for the top three male and female finishers at the race. All results will be posted on our website within 48 hours of the race.

We also have first place trophies for 10 year age brackets for male and female placers. Over winner will be judged by gun time and 10 year age brackets will be judged by chip time

What do I bring?

If you registered online all you need to do is show up with a canned food item for Good Samaritans food pantry. Your bib number will be waiting at the pre-registered table. If you did not register online bring $30 cash or check and a canned food item for our Good Samaritan’s food pantry. You will receive a bib number at the onsite registration table. Water and other post race snacks will be provided.

Registration

You can now register online anytime before the race begins until the morning of the race at 7:55am

We encourage you to register online before you come, if you can, to save time in the line.

The registration price is $30 until the Tuesday before Thanksgiving
Price will be $35 after Tuesday
Shirts are first come first serve for anyone who registers after Monday, so please arrive Thursday at 7am to ensure you receive a shirt
Packet pick up is at the race location on Wednesday before the race from 3pm-6pm or the day of the race starting at 7am

We accept card, cash or check on packet pick up day and the day of the race

Cancelation Policy

We will run rain, shine, cold or very cold… However if the race is cancelled due to severe weather we will send out an email blast to all runners and post on our website. In this rare case we will not reschedule and no refunds or rain checks will be given.

Where Does The Race Start?

The race will start in front of the downtown Blue Ridge children’s park On East Main and Church Street. Click here for directions.

Giving Back

We are supporting Mountain Area Christian Academy with a portion of our proceeds going to organizations that are close to the school's heart. Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Cure Childhood Cancer.

Our Team

Cherie Wasit

Director

I am a proud mom, business owner, and runner-in-process. This race is all about fun, family and community and frankly that is what I live for! Whether you walk, run or a little of both you will be happier for participating in the Blue Ridge Turkey Trot. A huge thank you to all the volunteers that make this day possible. Now let’s get trotting!

Kaitlyn Helton

Student Director

I have been a student at Mountain Area Christian Academy since 2012 and my family and I have been associated with the Blue Ridge Turkey Trot ever since! The Turkey Trot has been an annual tradition in my family for years and I hope you all choose to make it a part of your thanksgiving as well! I am very excited to be this year’s student director and I hope to see you all there!

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