Budds Creek Turkey Trot Half

Budds Creek Turkey Trot Half

This is a multi-distance running event at Budds Creek Motorsports Park in Mechanicsville, MD, offering road-adjacent and trail terrain. Points from the event count toward the Year‑Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack Series, and they also count toward the Fall Series.

• 5k
• 10k
• Half marathon

The course uses dirt motocross trails and cross country paths with frequent elevation changes and sections of flat dirt track. The event is chip timed and provides a finisher’s medal and a technical (DriFit) event shirt. A virtual race option is available.

Water and aid details are provided for each distance. The half marathon has nine water stations at approximately mile markers 1.1, 3.1, 3.5, 5.1, 6.55, 7.65, 9.65, 10, and 12. The 10k has three stations near miles 1.1, 3.1, and 5.1. The 5k has two stations near miles 1.1 and 2. Gatorade is available at some stations. Water station locations are subject to change.

Live results are posted on Athlinks and via a race QR code; final results with series points are published after the event. Awards include top three men and women overall and 1st and 2nd place male and female in age groups 19 & under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. Runners who place top three overall are not eligible for age group awards.

Packet pickup is available at the event; runners are advised to arrive about one hour before their event to check in. T‑shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before November 4; sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registration. Restrooms are available onsite. Volunteers should plan to arrive about 60 minutes before the first race for assignment of duties.

The event benefits Blood Cancer United. The venue address is Budds Creek Motorsports Park, 27963 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. GPS coordinates for the parking area are 38.403323, -76.836779. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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