CITYTRI RUNS TURKEY TROT PROSPECT PARK 5K
About
Run, race, or trot on Thanksgiving! The course is a challenging and beautiful loop through the heart of Brooklyn’s only forest, Prospect Park.
Race on a well-marked runner’s lane in a car-free and people-friendly park. The race is chip timed live. Results will be posted in our website. In addition, if you run with your phone you can also use the RaceJoy App to get auditory guidance, mile updates, and your friends and family can watch your progress live.
Real-time timing, photography, social media posts, pre-race valuables area, post-race beverages, and a view that makes you wonder whether you are still in NYC.
A safe and socially distanced running event that will post your place and the overall winners on a leaderboard at the end of the two days of racing. Yes, not only are you pitted against the runners on this day but the runners on Saturday. If you want an even better chance at winning or just want a chance at your best time sign up for the race bundle and save by racing on both days.
Each day you’ll see the results of those who raced showing the leaders of the day.
Cool and stylish running mask and medal for all participants. First 50 participants to sign up also get a True Runner shirt.
Join us to give thanks for all the giving by running Citytri’s inaugural Turkey Trot 5K in Prospect Park.
DIRECTIONS
Lefrak center entrance
Park side avenue & Ocean Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Closest train stops are the F,G to Fort Hamilton Pkwy and the Q train to Park Side. Check the MTA planner for train schedule. In google maps search for The Lefrak Center.
THE COURSE
The 5K course consists of 1 Loop around the around the main loop in Prospect Park. See map course here.
TIMING
Electronic Timing. The chip will be attached to your bib. Live splits and results in our website.
In addition, if /when you run with your phone your family and fans and track you via our GPS track timing app. You must download the app and use your phone during the run . We will send you instructions.
* Receive instructional directions during your run
* Receive progress updates every mile
* Receive off course alerts
* Receive cheers by remote spectators you invite.
THE AMENITIES
* LIVE electronic timing. Results posted in our website.
* High quality technical shirt.
* Finisher commemorative medal
* Electronic awards certificate
AWARDS
Digital Badge awards will be sent via email to the top three male and female runners overall. Age group awards will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.
COVID-19
Our races are planned to have no more than 20 runners on the course at the same time. If the zone where the race takes place changes from yellow to orange the waves will be reduced to 10 runners on the course. Your start time will be 30 min. later for the 5K distance.
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RULES
In order to receive an official time you must wear you bib on your torso. (not on your leg)
You must wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart from other runners.
You must be able to complete the half marathon in 3 hours or less.
Race numbers will be assign to you to participate – no bandits please.
All participants must sign both the USA Track & Field waiver and the City Tri Runs waiver form.
You must be at least 12 years old to participate.
You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge.
You must enter your name and last name along with your email address to sign in the app.
If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future racing.
REFUND POLICY
Due to covid 19 we have changed our policy from no refunds to credits to another race. You need to let us know a week prior and complete your transfer online.
Transfers:
Up to 1 weeks prior to the event: Participants will be eligible to transfer their race entry, to another event in our calendar. Participants will receive a 100% credit of their current year’s entry fee to be applied to any CITYTRI race. You must choose the race you want to transfer to in advance. To redeem your credit please email alejandrareagan[at]hotmail.com.
Within 1 weeks to the event: Participants will pay a $20. transfer fee to receive the credit to another event.
Registration Category Changes (Race Distance Changes):
Participants will be eligible to change their race category (change between race distances) up until 14 days before race day, through the MyEvents portal. After this date, runners will need to email to make an entry update.
Purchase Event Protection:
Booking Protect is offered through the ACTIVE Network, and provides insurance to runners so that they can get their entry fees back if they can’t participate in running events for covered reasons. The product, called Booking Protect, is located in the registration path on Active and can be purchased on the Check-Out page. All claims and refunds will go through Booking Protect.
Event Cancellation:
There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complimentary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety.
SWAG SAMPLES
DIECAST MEDAL 3.5 INCHES.
MALE & FEMALE CUT TECH MATERIAL
