The Fox & The Turkey Races
November 28, 2013, Batavia, IL
2012 Race Results
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Past Photos: Flickr
| About This Event: |
Run like a Fox and win a Turkey on Thanksgiving Day! The Fox and Turkey Races are a Thanksgiving tradition as we are in our 16th year. The races start and finish near downtown
Batavia on the beautiful Fox River. There is a Four Mile run and a One Mile Youth run.
These races are Fox River Trail Runners Circuit Races. |
Please, No Strollers, dogs, walkers, roller-skaters or bikes are allowed in the race. For safety reasons, the use of headphones or other electronic devices during the race is STRONGLY discouraged.
| Food Drive: |
| This is a food drive event to help those less fortunate. Please consider an additional donation and bring a non-perishable food item on race day. The money and food will be donated and distributed in the Fox Valley area via the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at packet pickup and registration. |
| Registration: |
| Online registration, which is open through November 19th, is preferred. Race Day registration will begin at 6:30 A.M. and will close PROMPTLY at 7:30 AM for the Youth Mile and 8:15 AM for the Four Mile race. |
| Location: |
Peg Bond Center
151 Island Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510 |
| Directions & Parking: |
Race headquarters is at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Avenue in Batavia, IL, 60510. Batavia is accessible by I-88. Exit at Route 31 and go north about 5 miles to Wilson Street in downtown Batavia. Turn right and go two blocks east to Island Avenue in downtown Batavia. The Peg Bond Center is in the park to the northwest of Houston Street and Island Avenue intersection.
There are several parking lots around downtown Batavia. A map is available: MAP |
| Race Timing: |
Both the four mile and the youth mile races are chip timed.
Race results will be posted on the Fox River Trail Runners website. |
| Four Mile Race: |
The race starts on River St. near Batavia's newly completed Streetscape Project and finishes on Houston Street near the Peg Bond Center. The course will mainly traverse the Fox River Trail and have a small distance where runners will be in two way traffic with one another. Please be considerate of other runners and stay on your half of the path during this part. There will be one water station on the course near the two mile mark. COURSE MAP
The Four Mile race starts at at 9:00 AM. The course closes one hour after the start of the race. |
| Youth Mile Race: |
Youth Mile is a race for ages 12 and under. Race starts and finishes on Houston St. and will utilize the west side Fox River Trail. COURSE MAP.
The Youth Mile race starts at 8:00 AM. The course closes twenty minutes after start of the race. |
| Awards & Prizes: |
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Frozen turkeys will be randomly awarded to finishers
4 MILE: Awards for the top three overall Male and Female winners and top three Male and Female in these age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over. Overall male and female winners are not eligible for age group awards
YOUTH MILE: (Ages 12 and under): Awards to the top three Male and Female winners in these age groups: 0-7, 8-9, 10-12. Award ribbons for all finishers. |
| T-shirt: |
| A long sleeve t-shirt is included in both 4 mile and youth mile entry fees. Shirts are guaranteed to the first 1500 pre registered runners. They may be available on race day as supplies last. |
| Packet Pickup: |
| Race packet pickup is available for those who register by November 19th at the Batavia Government Center, 100 North Island Avenue on Tuesday & Wednesday November 20th and 21st from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and on race day at the Peg Bond Center until from 6:30 am to 8:30 am. Packets can be picked up by people other than the race entrant with a valid confirmation document. |
| Refreshments: |
| Hot Chocolate, snacks, water |
| Registration: (Save money with on-line registration) |
Online registration is open through November 19th.
Race Day registration will begin at 6:30 A.M. and will close PROMPTLY at 7:30 AM for the Youth Mile and 8:30 AM for the Four Mile race. |
| Entry Fees |
4 Mile |
Youth Mile
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| 11/01/12 thru 11/19/12 |
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| Regular |
$30 + food donation |
$17 + food donation |
| FRTR & Batavia Accelerators Members |
$25 + food donation |
$15 + food donation |
Race Day: |
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| Everyone |
$35 + food donation |
$20 + food donation |
| Volunteers: |
| If you would like to be part of the fun and satisfaction of assisting the Fox River Trail Runners with the many tasks required to host this event, contact us at the number or email address listed above. |
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