The Fox & The Turkey Races

The Fox & The Turkey Races

The Fox River Trail Runners host a Thanksgiving Day running event in downtown Batavia marking its 30th year. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 with a mission to promote running and benefit the local community.

Distances offered:

• 4 mile run/walk
• 1 mile youth race for ages 12 and under

For each 4 mile registration the organizer donates $5 to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet; additional donations may be made during registration. Packet pickup and donation drop off are available before race day at Sturdy Shelter and on race morning at Batavia United Methodist Church at the rear entrance.

All registrants may choose one piece of race swag while supplies last: a lightweight tech hoodie, a knit stocking hat, or a running hat. All 4 mile finishers receive a custom finisher medal; youth finishers receive ribbons.

Awards for the 4 mile event include overall top three male and female, top three masters (40+ and not in overall top three), then age group awards through 75+. First through third place overall awards are also offered for non binary participants. Youth awards are given by age group for boys and girls and separately for non binary finishers. Participants who do not reach approximately the 1.5 mile point by the course cutoff will be diverted onto an approximately 3 mile course and will not be eligible for age group awards.

The race is conducted on open roads shared with traffic; police and course marshals will be present. Organizers ask that children 14 and under keep to the right at the start, faster runners locate near the front and walkers or strollers stay toward the back. Dogs, bicycles and roller skates are not allowed on the course. There are no deferrals or refunds; transfers within the same race event are permitted if arranged by the stated deadline. A member discount applies for validated FRTR members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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