Newark’s 44th Annual Turkey Trot

Delaware’s second oldest, consecutively-run race will celebrate its 44th year when participants arrive at the starting point for Newark’s annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K run/walk on Saturday, November 19th at Handloff Park. The race, which benefits the James F. Hall Scholarship Fund, helps raise money to provide tuition assistance to youth who would otherwise be unable to participate in activities and programs through Newark Parks and Recreation Department.

There will be men’s and women’s divisions in five-year increments for each run, which take place on a USATF certified course with rolling hills through residential areas. The first 800 registrants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and prizes will be awarded to overall winners, as well as winners in age group categories for each run. Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will also be given for the 5K Walk.
Fees for the race are as follows:
• 10K: $25 pre-registration (until 9/17 at Noon), $30 day of event.
• 5K: $25 pre-registration (until 9/17 at Noon), $30 day of event
• 10K & 5K: $30 pre-registration (until 9/17 at Noon), $35 day of event
Once again this year, the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be collecting coats that will be distributed to people in need throughout the area. Anyone interested in making a donation may bring coats in good condition the morning of the race.

This rain or shine event is sponsored by Deer Park Tavern, Del-One Federal Credit Union, Applebee’s and WJBR. Generous donors for prize giveaways include the Castle Bag Company, Chaddsford Winery, Longwood Gardens, Embassy Suites, Buffalo Wild Wings, Stone Balloon Winehouse, McDonalds, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Deer Park Tavern, UD’s Courtyard By Marriott, Launch Trampoline Park, UD’s Fred Rust Ice Arena, Empowered Yoga, SWITCH, Anytime Fitness, and Painting With A Twist.

Online registration is available at http://www.races2run.com or at the Newark Parks & Recreation Department (220 South Main Street, Newark, DE 19711). For additional information, please call the Newark Parks and Recreation Department at 302-366-7000 or visit http://www.cityofnewarkde.us/play.