Ultra Ultras Turkey Trot 5k
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Ultra Ultras Turkey Trot 5k at Lake Wailes Park
The event is a community running day held at Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales, Florida, featuring a paved 5k course with a small section of grass. It is presented as a fun run with costume and casual options permitted.
Distances offered:
- 5k (3.1 miles)
- Free kids runs for ages 9 and under, distances between 20 yards and 400 yards by age
Race services and amenities include timed results handled by FITNICHE using a disposable chip attached to the back of the bib, race shirts and finisher medals guaranteed to the first 400 registered, and hot grilled pumpkin pancakes plus bananas and snacks for participants after the event. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by November 6.
Entry fees are tiered: adults 19 and older and students 18 and under have distinct fees; a portion of fees supports donations to local school cross-country programs. Donations are allocated to the schools with the most student runners, with set amounts for first through fourth most runners.
Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the event at Lake Wailes Park. Awards include top overall and masters and grand masters, plus top three in standard age groups; an individual may not win both an overall award and an age-group award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
