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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

2016 Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Gobble Wobble

November 1, 2016
Lorton, Virginia

Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Gobble Wobble benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Register for the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and
1 Mile Gobble Wobble

A TeamFox Event benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

The Turkey Trot for Parkinson's began in 2015 as a way to support Parkinson's research and raise awareness for the disease. With nearly 500 participants, it quickly evolved into a wonderful, fun, family friendly, community event that shows support for all of those affected by Parkinson's Disease. In addition to being great race for everyone to enjoy - it’s an opportunity to get up and off the couch, get active with the family, work up an appetite for the feasting and celebrate the start of the Season of Giving!

Proceeds from this TeamFox event benefits the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Come Join Us!

All participants will receive a race t-shirt, a race bib, a race "swag" bag with giveaways and coupons, the race itself, and great post-race refreshments. Pictures of you finishing are available for free downloading as well!

Can't make it but still want to support the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research? Click here to make a donation directly on the "Team Fox Turkey Trot for Parkinson's Donation Page". http://www2.michaeljfox.org/goto/TurkeyTrot

All donations over $5 are tax deductible.

Want to do more? Join the team! On the Team Fox Turkey Trot page, click "Join This Team."

Questions? Contact the Administrator

Contact:	Helen Russell
Phone:	703.913.0313
Email:	Click here to email the Administrator
Website:	http://www.metrorunwalkspringfield.com

Safety & Running Etiquette
Please take a minute to review the following running "etiquette" rules of thumb.

When lining up at the start of the event, please place yourself in the appropriate position given your average pace. If you run a 6 minute mile, you should be at the front. Conversely, if you run a 15 minute mile, you should be near the end. This is a safety issue! Runners weaving around others creates opportunity for injury.

Please never run more than 2 abreast. The course may be somewhat narrow at times. Should a runner / walker be approaching from the opposite direction, please make room and run single file while passing.

Please help us preserve the cleanliness and natural beauty of the area. Throw your trash in the trash bins. At a minimum, toss your cup within a few feet of the trash bin. This helps us in the post-event clean up effort.

When stopping at an aid station, please take your fluid and move just beyond the table to make room for the folks behind you.

Be mindful of those who choose not to stop at the aid station.

The course will be very clearly marked with 3' cones with directional signs and 1' cones marked with "Metro Run & Walk" at various stretches to provide confirmation that runners and walkers are on course.

Course monitors will also be stationed throughout the route. All course monitors will be wearing visi-yellow shirts with reflective stripes.

Thank you for working with us to keep everyone safe and make this event for enjoyable for all.

Registration Fees
Online registration will remain open until midnight Sunday, November 20, 2016.
Online registration fees: (children under 5 years of age are free for either event)
Now thru November 11, 2016:

November 12 - November 20, 2016:

Please note that there is NO RACE DAY registration.

Schedule of Events
7:30 a.m. - Race day packet pickup begins
9:00 a.m. - 5k race begins
9:05 a.m. - 1 mile Gobble Wobble begins
9:30 a.m. - Random prize giveaway begins
9:45 a.m. - 5k Awards ceremony begins
10:15 a.m. - Course closes
10:30 a.m. - Event closes

Race Timing & 5K Awards

Performance prizes in the form of Metro Run & Walk certificates will be awarded in the following categories for the 5K. (note: overall winners do not count for age group awards).

Top 2 males & females in the following age groups:

The 1 Mile Gobble Wobble Family Fun Run is a fun, non-competitive event and finish times will not be recorded.

Additional Location & Parking Information

We will be South County High School in Lorton. Park anywhere in the school lot and make your way to the track for a track start/ finish.

Fairfax County Public Schools prohibits the presence of animals on school grounds.

Course

The course is nearly 100% road with the exception of the track start and finish.

Post Race Refreshments

We will be offering a great selection of post-race refreshments including fresh fruits, granola bars and Great Harvest Bread immediately following the 5k.

Water and juice will be available.

Packet Pick-Up

NOTE: We can only guarantee shirt sizes for registrations completed by November 11, 2016.

Saturday (11/19/16) from 12noon-6pm at Metro Run & Walk

Sunday (11/20/16) from 12noon-5pm at Metro Run & Walk

Monday (11/21/16) from 4pm-8pm at Metro Run & Walk

Tuesday(11/22/16) from 4pm-8pm at Metro Run & Walk

Wednesday(11/23/16) from 1pm-6pm at Metro Run & Walk

Thursday(11/24/16) Race Day morning from 7:30am - 8:30am at the start area

We strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of packet pickup Saturday through Wednesday. Everyone who does pickup their packet will be entered into the random prize giveaway pool.

Who are you registering?

This is a required field, please enter a response.

Please select a category:*

5K Run / Walk with Chip Timing $35.00

5K Run/Walk with Chip Timing (5-12 years old) $20.00

1 Mile Gobble Wobble Family Fun Run $10.00

Waiver and Release

I know that participating in and volunteering for athletic events is potentially hazardous, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an event official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I assume all risks associated with this event, including but no limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and roller blades are not allowed in these events and I will abide by the guidelines. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of my participation, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive Runner Runner Enterprises LLC and Metro Run & Walk of Springfield, Virginia, any and all sponsors and affiliated organizations, included but not limited to West Springfield Running, LLC, TeamFox, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

The use of personal music devices is discouraged. Participant enjoyment, responsiveness to instructions, event camaraderie, and individual safety are improved when participants are headphone-free.

The use of baby strollers and baby joggers is restricted to noncompetitive participants who must start at the rear of the race group. I will take extra care to ensure my stroller/jogger does not interfere with other participants.

Animals other than service dogs are prohibited on Fairfax County Public School grounds.

I understand and agree to the waiver and release*