Budds Creek Turkey Trot Half
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Budds Creek Turkey Trot Half
The event is a multi-distance Turkey Trot held at Budds Creek Motorsports Park in Mechanicsville, MD. It offers three race distances and a virtual run option for participants who cannot attend in person. Points earned at the event count toward the organizer’s Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack series and also toward the Fall Series.
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
The course runs on dirt motocross and cross-country trails with frequent elevation changes and sections of flat dirt track. Water stations are placed along each course: nine on the half at approximate mile markers 1.1, 3.1, 3.5, 5.1, 6.55, 7.65, 9.65, 10, and 12; three on the 10k; and two on the 5k. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Restrooms are available onsite.
Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Dri-fit) event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed before November 4; additional shirts may be available after that date on a first-come, first-served basis. The half marathon has a completion time limit of 3:15. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to top finishers in listed age categories; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards.
Live results will be posted during the event and final results with series points will be published after the race. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
