The Fox & The Turkey

2022 The Fox & The Turkey Races

A Fox Valley Holiday Tradition

About This Event

The Fox River Trail Runners are proud to announce The Fox and Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race will resume as an in-person Fox Valley Thanksgiving Day tradition. On November 24th, we will be celebrating our 25th running of this classic event. The races will start and finish near charming downtown Batavia right next to the Fox River.

Online registration is available through Tuesday, November 22rd.

Additionally, as we give thanks for the many blessings we have, we want to provide an opportunity to help those less fortunate. Please consider an additional donation when registering AND bring a non-perishable food item at packet pickup and registration. The money and food will be donated and distributed in the Fox Valley area via the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.

These races are part of the Fox River Trail Runners Circuit Races.

Registration

Online registration is preferred and open through November 22nd.

Note: There are NO refunds, or deferrals. Transfers in same race event are permissible if done by November 19th. Log into your raceroster.com account and select “transfer request” option from participant dashboard and registration page. Additional registration fees apply. Questions? Email foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org.

Fees

Note: There will be a small processing fee added to all entries when registering
**Swag is not guaranteed

Packet Pickup and Donation Drop Off

Wednesday Nov 23 Noon – 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510 “Peg Bond Center” Parking available in downtown Batavia – along Island Drive and local streets. Walk up to Peg Bond Center – East side entrance

Thursday Nov 24 (race day) – 6:30 am to 8:00 am
151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510 “Peg Bond Center” Parking available in downtown Batavia – along Island Drive and local streets. Walk up to Peg Bond Center – East side entrance

Start Time

Race start time is 8:15 am.

Awards

4 Mile awards for the overall top three male and female winners as well as top three male and females in the following 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, 70-74 and 75 and over. Overall male and female winners are not eligible for age group awards.

Youth Mile awards, for those 12 year and under, will be given to the top 3 finishers in these age groups: 0-7, 8-9, 10-12. Finisher ribbons will be given to all finishers.

Additional Information

Due to the changing landscape of the virus precautions, details for packet pick up and race day will be updated on the Fox River Trail Runners website.

For additional information or questions, contact us via email at foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org.

Volunteers

If you would like to be part of the fun and satisfaction of assisting the Fox River Trail Runners with the packet pickup, please email the race director at foxandturkey@foxrivertrailrunners.org.

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