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Turkey Day Beach 5K...

EVENTS
  • 5K Run/Walk:- 5K Run/Walk
RACE DATE
Thursday, November 23, 2017
CITY
New Smyrna Beach
STATE/TERR
Florida
COUNTRY
USA
Description

Turkey Day Beach 5K

Thursday, November 23, 2017
Race Day Registration 8:00 a.m - Race - 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Flager Ave Beach Approach, New Smyrna Beach, FL

RACE
Gobble gobble! What better way to enjoy your Turkey Day then by burning those calories before the big meal?! Bring the whole family and enjoy this chip-timed race that takes place on the beautiful hard-packed beaches of New Smyrna Beach.

Runners, walkers, and joggers of all skill levels are welcome to participate, with registration starting at 8am, and the race starting at 9am. Medals in 84 categories and two overall plaques will be awarded, as well as prizes for the best costumes and free t-shirts! Pilgrims, Native Americans, and even turkeys are all welcomed!

But that’s not all! Don’t miss the post-race social and awards ceremony at Flagler Tavern!

Southern Stone Charities distributes collected funds to local community non-profits. Funded projects are support services and programs that promote education, health, wellness, and community building efforts as well as projects that support historical, environmental, cultural assets in the communities Southern Stone Communications serves. Recent recipients include Boys and Girls Club of Volusia-Flagler, local food banks, professional firefighters’ funds, and community policing efforts. 

ENTRY
5K – $25.00
Race Day $30.00

DAY OF REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP
Packet pickup will take place on race day at race site from 8:00 a.m. to 8:50am


DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
8am – Registration Opens
9am – Race Start
10:15am – Awards Ceremony

TEE SHIRTS
Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants. Shirts not guaranteed on race day.

AWARDS
Top overall male and female and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 13& under, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ & over

PARKING
Parking is plentiful next to the race start location. The race starts and ends at the same location. The Turkey Day Beach 5K is part of Beach Weeks in New Smyrna Beach with over 50 days of events over 10 weeks. Go to BeachWeeks.com for full event schedules and accommodation specials.

PROCEEDS
Proceeds benefit Southern Stone-Black Crow Charities: a community-wide mini grant provider to non-profit and community groups. The all-volunteer effort ensures 100% of funds go to community improvement in the coverage area of Southern Stone Communications of FL radio stations – 95.7 the HOG, 103.3 The VYB, 93.1 Coast Country, 99.5 The LOV and New Talk 1150AM. Recipient organizations include Council on Aging, Fallen Firefighters Fund, Boys and Girls Club, Toys for Tots, Meals on Wheels, Boys & Girls Clubs, Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, and Red and Black Club among scores of others.

TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the bib.

Other Info

 

2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information.
 

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