Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
The SMT Turkey Trot is an event that is focused on family and fun. The race offers a 5K run or walk through the beautiful streets of New Cumberland. Refreshments and activities await you at the finish line.
5K Run - The run begins and ends in the New Cumberland Borough Park. A map of the course can be found here.
Cranberry Challenge - The Cranberry Challenge is a challenge WITHIN the Turkey Trot 5K. This family-friendly event will have you run to different stations where you will tackle fitness tests in order to continue in the race. Carrying odd objects, completing bodyweight exercises and moving weights will be a part of the obstacles you will have to overcome. The coaches from Chaka Crossfit in New Cumberland will be at each station to offer support and guidance. It's a great chance to increase calorie burn before you enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner.
Participants receive an additional give-away, in addition to the 5K shirt and goodie bag.
Top male and female finishers will win gift cards to Chaka Crossfit. This race is limited to 125 participants.
5K Walk - The walk begins and ends in the New Cumberland Borough Park. A map of the course for walkers can be found here. There is a separate start line for walkers.
Strollers are welcome - Please position yourself at the back of the starting chute so you do not impede other participants. There is one curb participants must cross. A ramp is available on the left of the sidewalk before the curb.
Parking - Volunteers will be present to direct you to parking spaces. Pedestrian access will be open at all times.
Age Groups & Awards - There are separate age groups for males and females according to the following age ranges:
8 - under
9 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - over
The overall male and female winners receive a family-sized (15-18 lb.) turkey. Dessert prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. There will be no awards ceremony in an attempt to speed up the process of presenting them. We will hand out awards on a rolling basis as results become available. If you think you won a prize, please check the results and report to the bandstand after 9:00 AM to claim it.
