Event Description
About the RACE FOR RECONCILIATION
One of Brooklyn’s most popular races, this spectacular 5-miler is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! The race will be held on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 24th in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. This year, we will assign participants into two waves, based on your estimated pace, starting at 8:15am and 9:00am. You may join the later wave to run with others, but you cannot move from the later wave to the earlier. Those wishing to compete for an overall 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place (winners will receive a pie!) must be in the first wave.
Introducing a fresh focus and partnership with the American Indian Community House (AICH) whose mission is to improve and promote the well-being of the American Indian Community and to increase the visibility of American Indian cultures in an urban setting in order to cultivate awareness, understanding and respect.
- Prospect Park Track Club welcomes athletes with all abilities, and if you have questions about race accommodations, please email us turkey@pptc.org.
- Races will take place rain or shine. Any decision to cancel due to dangerous weather conditions will be announced the morning of the race, and will be messaged through email, PPTC social media, and updates on this website.
The course will close at precisely 10:40am in order to return the park to the public and relieve all of the volunteers. All participants are expected to complete the 5-mile course by the cutoff time.
Race Packets & Registration
- We strongly recommend that all registrants be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- Race packets will include your bib and the winter hat unless you choose to OPT-OUT of receiving the hat at bib pick-up.
- One person can pick-up for multiple people
- Race-day packet pick-up will be available, however, we highly recommend retrieving your bibs ahead of the race.
- Packets will be available for pick-up at:
Tracksmith, 63 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
- Day 1 - Sunday 11/20, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
THEN
Brooklyn Running Company, 480 Bergen Street, Brooklyn (Park Slope)
This is the Park Slope location, NOT Williamsburg, only at the following times. Please note these are not BRC's full hours of operation)
- Day 2 - Tuesday 11/22, 2:00pm - 6:30pm
- Day 3 - Wednesday 11/23, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Partner
As is our Thanksgiving tradition, we are partnering with a local organization that provides social services and community support. The American Indian Community House (AICH) was founded in 1969, by Native American volunteers as a community-based organization, mandated to improve the status of Native Americans, and to foster inter-cultural understanding.
Race Fees
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$35 Early Bird special through 9/20
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$40 9/21 - sellout
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$100 Charity Bibs for The American Indian Community House
PPTC DOES NOT OFFER BIB TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS
The Hat!
It's the moment you've been waiting for: Here are the colors for this year's hat!
Note: In the interest of environmental protection and waste reduction, there is an opt-out option at registration, if you do not want a hat.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are prohibited from the race:
- Strollers
- Animals or pets
- Unofficial pacers or any non-registered runners
- Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind
- A weapon of any kind
Post-Race Amenities
A small selection of refreshments will be available to race participants including bagels, hot chocolate, water and apples.
Results
Live results will be available on race day by clicking on View Results at pptc.org/turkey, and will be saved in your RunSignUp account. You may also elect during registration to have results sent via email and/or text message.
Timing Services provided by Catskills Timing
Stay Connected
Remember to tag us in your Race for Reconciliation posts and stories! @prospectparktc and #pptcraceforreconciliation2022.
Best of luck on your race and best wishes for a wonderful holiday. If you have any questions, please email turkey@pptc.org.
