34th Alexandria Turkey Trot 5-Miler
Brought to you by the Del Ray Business Association and DC Road Runners Club.
DATE: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday 26 November 2009
TIME: Race starts at 10:00 am sharp!
PLACE: Cora Kelly Rec Center, corner of Commonwealth Ave and W. Reed Ave, Alexandria VA
REGISTRATION: Online registration until midnight, 23 November, or in person on race day from 08:30-09:30. No mail-ins. Registration fee:
| Age on race day |
Online |
In-person* |
| 12 or under |
$5 |
$10 |
| 13-21 |
$15 |
$20 |
| 22 or over |
$20 |
$25 |
*Cash/check only
MULTIPLE RUNNERS: NEW! You can now register multiple runners with a single payment. See instructions on registration page.
T-SHIRT: Optional, $10. Order online to be sure your size is available. A limited number will be available for purchase on race day, but we usually sell out by 09:30.
FOOD DONATION: Please support ALIVE! , a nonprofit organization serving Alexandria's needy, by donating two nonperishable food items (cans, boxes) on race day.
COURSE: Flat, fast, USATF-certified course, starts and ends at Cora Kelly Rec Center. (Course map PDF.) Conducted by the DC Road Runners Club.
CHIP TIMING: NEW! Starting this year we'll use Chronotrack, a state-of-the-art disposable chip timing system used by the Marine Corps Marathon and many other large races. This will eliminate the need for finish line chutes and bib tear tags.
MINORS: You may register a minor online, but to pick up the bib number we need a signed parental consent form, available here and on race day. The consent form cannot be completed online.
AWARDS: $1000 split by 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall M+F, plus 1st place M+F masters. Other valuable prizes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group winners. $100 bonus for new course record!
COURSE RECORD: (M) Gurmessa Kumsa 23:39 (2006); (F) Hirut Mandefro 27:20 (2008).
DIRECTIONS: From DC: I-395 south to Rt 1 south (opposite Pentagon). Go 2 miles to Potomac Yard shopping center, right on Reed Ave, 0.3 miles to Cora Kelly. From Springfield: I-395 to Glebe Rd/Rt 120 east. Quick right onto W. Glebe Rd (just past Slavins Fish Market). After Alexandria VW, left on Commonwealth Ave., one block to Cora Kelly.
VOLUNTEER! Can't run? Please contact AlexTurkeyTrot.Volunteer@gmail.com or (with finish line experience) Paul Thompson, 202.685.3708 or ptnwc@yahoo.com.
MORE INFO: For FAQs and contact information, click here.
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Race sponsors: Click here to pay online. (This link for sponsors only.)