Kalamazoo Area Runners Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5K Run

7361Moorsbridge Rd.
Portage, MI 49024

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Event Description

About This Event:
This is a timed prediction run and awards are distributed to the top 10, based on the closest predicted to actual time. Awards will also be given to the overall male and female open and masters winners. No watches or other devices that track time, bicycles, dogs, or strollers are permitted in this unique event. No refunds or transfers. Cut-off finish time to be included in official results is 50 minutes. 

Proceeds from registrations and additional online donations will support the Turkey Trot and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR). Race day donations will also be accepted for the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission (men's, women's and children's socks). Please visit the KAR website (www.kalamazooarearunners.org) for additional information on this event. 

Event Location:

  • Wednesday Early Packet Pickup – Portage YMCA (A Frame Building, 2900 W. Centre, Portage, MI 49024)  @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Race Day Packet Pickup – Portage West Middle School, 7145 Moorsbridge Rd., Portage, MI  49024  @ 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Event Times:

  • Early Packet Pickup - Nov. 27th  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Portage YMCA (A Frame Building, 2900 W. Centre, Portage, MI 49024)  @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Race Day Packet Pickup - 7:30 am to 8:30 am
  • Race Day Registration – 7:30 am (Walk in registrations on race day are welcome)
  • Race Time – 9:00 am

Registration Fees:

  • Pre-Registration (Individuals) - $15.00  Until Nov. 26th (11:59 pm)
  • Pre-Registration (Family Pack) - $50.00 (4 Family Members or More)
  • Packet Pickup (Individuals) November 27th and 28th  - $20.00
  • Packet Pickup (Family Pack) November 27th and 28th  - $80.00
  • Paper registration forms are available upon request. 

Long Sleeve Tee Shirts:

  • Long Sleeve Tee Shirts are an extra $25.00
  • For a guaranteed Long Sleeve Tee Shirt, registration must be completed before November 17, 2019
  • Extra shirts may be ordered but available on a “First Come – First Serve” basis during packet pickup for an additional $25.00.

Prediction Time Guidelines/Rules:

  • No watches or timing devices can be worn.
  • The course is a two loop course.  Both laps must be completed
  • Finish Time must be completed before 50 minutes to be included in the Prediction Results

Age Divisions and Awards:

  • Awards Ceremony @ 10:00 am
  • Time Prediction Awards – TOP TEN OVERALL WITH PREDICTION TIMES (NO AGE CATEGORIES)
  • Actual Time Awards – Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, Grandmasters Male and Female, Senior Grandmasters Male and Female
  • Age Division Awards (Male and Female) - 10 and Under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and Over.

Timing and Scoring:

  • Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. Results will be posted during and immediately after the event.    www.macssportstiming.com


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