PARK GLEN TURKEY TROT5K Race/Run/Walk &
2K Fun Run/Walk
Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024
Open to everyone. Benefitting the Park Glen Scholarship Program
The Courses - Both courses of the Turkey Trot will be run on paved park paths and residential streets, beginning and ending at Alliance United Methodist Church at 7904 Park Vista Blvd; Fort Worth 76137. Course maps are available at www.ParkGlen.org.
- The 5K Race/Run/Walk (approximately 3.11 miles) will be run on a certified course and officially timed, so runners
with strollers, baby joggers, or pets will be asked to start at the back of the pack (and no skates or skateboards).
One water station will be available approximately halfway through the course. Course has an elevation span of
- The 2K Fun Run/Walk (approximately 1.24 miles) will not be timed or certified, so walkers, runners, strollers, and pets are welcome. Course elevation spans approximately 36 feet (http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/828645677).
Awards - 5K Race/Run/Walk
- Overall Male and Female Champions ($100 prize to each)
- Masters (Age 40+) Male and Female Champions
- Grand Masters (Age 50+) Male and Female Champions
- Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up. Overall winners will be excluded from the age group rankings.
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Teams, based on the top 4 finishers on the team. 1st place team shares a $100 prize!
- NewAward! All children 12 & under finishing the 5K will receive a participant medal!
Awards - 2K Fun Run/Walk
- Top 3 Male & Female Finishers
- New Award! All children 12 & under finishing the Fun Run will receive a participant medal!
Awards - Team
- New Award! Largest Teams, one award for the largest team from our local schools and an award for largest team of family/friends. (Individual team members do not have to be in the same race).
Registration Fees - Register early to save money, guarantee your shirt and/or size, & to pick up Bib, shirt, bag early!
- Individual: $29 on or before November 11, $34 for Late Registration from November 12 thru 6pm on November 27, $39 for Race Day Registration.
- Team/Family of 4 or more: $24 per person on or before Nov 11, $29 from November 12 thru 6pm on November 27,
- No Team/Family Registration on Race Day.
We will order extra shirts for registrations after November 11, but please order early to guarantee your shirt and/or size.
This event will occur rain or shine. In extreme circumstances, the event may be canceled, delayed, or changed to a non-timed race. No refunds will be issued.
Event Schedule
Early Registration thru November 11th
Late Registration November 12th thru 6pm on November 27th
Bib, Shirt, & Runner Bag Pick-Up:
Alliance Methodist Church, in the Gym at the back of the Church
7904 Park Vista Blvd, Fort Worth 76137
- November 27 (Wednesday) 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Race Day Schedule (November 28) at Alliance Methodist Church, 7904 Park Vista Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137 (Gym)
- Raceday Registration: 6:30am-7:30am (Cash and Checks only)
- Late Pick-Up of Bibs, Shirts, and Runner Bags: 6:30am-7:30am
- 2K Fun Run/Walk Start: 7:30am
- 5k Race/Run/Walk Start: 8:00am
- Post-Race Activities: Refreshments will be provided for race participants. prize drawings (must be present to win).
Visit the booths of our local business sponsors.
- Door Prizes and Awards: 9:00am - 10:00 am
Sponsors Wanted - Click HERE to learn more about this opportunity to promote your business to hundreds of runners!
Volunteers needed to help with the event! Click HERE to volunteer. Email: TurkeyTrot@ParkGlen.org with any questions
Parking: Please arrive early, if you are close enough to walk, please do so and get a warm up. Parking will be limited at the Event Site (Alliance Methodist Church, 7904 Park Vista Blvd, Fort Worth). Event site parking lot can be accessed from Park Vista Blvd., south of Redwood Trail; and from Redwood Trail until approximately 7:00 am.
Redwood Trail between Park Vista Blvd. and Grand Teton Trl will be closed starting at approximately 7:00 am, so please access additional parking on Redwood Trail east of Grand Teton Trl, via other local streets.
Additional parking can be found at:
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Along Redwood Trail east of Grand Teton Trl and along
residential streets off of this section of Redwood Trail
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If additional parking is needed. Use Parkwood Hill Intermediate
School at 8201 Parkwood Hill Blvd. at the east end of Redwood Trail at Parkwood Hill Blvd.
Please support our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor:
Neighborhood Management Inc
Silver Sponsor:
Texas Paw+Care
Well Groomed Pets
Alliance Methodist Church
Service Plus Automotive Repair & Maintenance
Bronze Sponsor:
Starbucks
State Farm - James Vandespyker
World Blend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Lott Cleaners
Jonuzi's Pizza
Friend Sponsor:
Thrivent
Black Lion MMA
