Chanhassen Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Chanhassen Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning community run held in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with the start and finish at Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd. The event features a chip timed 5K and a kids dash, and the 5K course is described as almost entirely on paved trail. The 5K course has a time limit of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Event gear options include a classic t-shirt or an upgraded thin-tec soft polyester pullover. A Baker’s Wife donuts are available at the finish line. Results, photos, and award information are posted after the event. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall for the 5K. Age groups include 10 & under; 11-14; 15-19; then five-year spans from 20-24 through 70-79; and 80+.
Packet pick-up is available by mail for a fee or at a pre-race pickup location: Dick’s Sporting Goods in Minnetonka on the listed pre-event pickup dates and times. There is no event day packet pick up. Water stations on course provide water. Headphones and personal music devices are allowed but are the participant’s responsibility to use safely.
The event supports PROP, an organization that provides food and assistance to neighbors in need. Team entries and volunteer opportunities are part of the event format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
