Bare Bones Turkey Trot - Mattoon
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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon
The Bare Bones Turkey Trot in Mattoon is a non-competitive road run organized by the Mattoon Area Family YMCA on Thanksgiving. The event offers two route options that pass through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise. No official results will be recorded.
Participants may choose from these distances:
- 5 miles
- 3 miles
There is one self-service water station on course. Registrations made before October 30 are guaranteed a long-sleeved technical race shirt; registrations received after October 31 will receive shirts on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. The registration fee is $25 in advance and $30 on race day. Packet pick-up is handled through the Mattoon Area Family YMCA.
A pre-race and post-race celebration will take place in Bock Gym with family activities, games, photo opportunities, hot cocoa, and refreshments. After the run there is a free Early Bird group fitness program featuring classes such as Bodypump and Shapes in the Wellness Wing Studio.
All race proceeds support the YMCA’s Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance so community members are not turned away due to inability to pay. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
