Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile
About this race
An out-and-back Thanksgiving morning race tradition for the whole family! Held on Thursday, November 26th. We start and end at Benchmark International Arena located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. Your choice of 1 mile fun run which starts at 8:15am,5K run/ walk which starts at 7am, or a virtual 5k from anywhere! Limited dogs welcome, all pups must be registered. Strollers welcomed- please plan to line up in the back. Children in strollers do not need to be registered for the race, but they must stay in the stroller while on the course and they will not receive a race shirt or swag. If requesting a ladies size t-shirt, please keep in mind they run really small and order one or TWO sizes up.
The Y is proud to say that the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble covers 100% of the cost of our youth cancer survivor program: Kids Thrivers Club. The free 12-week programs offers children affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. While participating in the program, participants and their household family members receive a membership to the Tampa YMCA, helping the whole family regain their health. Additionally, it covers 100% of the cost of our Pedaling for Parkinson's program, helping those affected by Parkinson's and their caregivers to have a community of support while participants see a reduction in symptoms. With your participation, the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble also supports several other programs to improve the health of our community, including: the Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, Healthy Steps for Older Adults, Enhance Fitness and so much more!
Join fellow runners on November 24, 2016 for the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Tampa.
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Individual 5K
2016 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2016 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s premier Thanksgiving Day 5K on Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016 The start/finish area is on the plaza at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Downtown Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens 6:45 am Participant Welcome, Announcements & National Anthem—at Start/Finish line 7:00 am 5k Race Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in the designated areas in the start corral) 7:10 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 7:50 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5k - $35 now until midnight 11/23/16; $40: race day, 11/24/16—bib chip timed race 1 mile walk/run - $15 until midnight Wed., 11/23/16; $20 on race day, 11/24/16 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (5k) and a non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—5K only--guaranteed t-shirt deadline 11/10/16 Finisher medal Post-race Goody Goody breakfast (participants must wear race bib) The opportunity to create/continue a new Thanksgiving Day family/friend tradition! NOTE: The option to choose a shirt size (5K participants) will not be available after 11/10/16. After the race remaining shirts will be distributed (t-shirt area on Plaza on an as available basis, sizes are not guaranteed! Are there Awards? Awards presented to Overall 1st Place Male/Female and Overall 1st Place Youth (ages 12 & under) Male & Female 1st place only Male/Female awards in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2015 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? All registrations must be completed on-line at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/GoodyGoodyTurkeyTrot When and Where is Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up? 11 am – 7 pm, Tues., Nov. 22nd at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) 5 pm– 7 pm will feature our pre-race party with entertainment and a complimentary Tito’s cocktail for those 21+ Where do I park on Race Day? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena Silver, Blue and Green Lots and City of Tampa Parking Garages for $5 per vehicle Is Gear Check/Hold available race morning? There is NO gear check/hold on race morning, please plan accordingly if waiting to pick up race day! Picking up your race materials on Tues., Nov. 22nd from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is encouraged! Are strollers allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in the designated area in the start corral Are dogs allowed at the race? DOG REGISTRATAION HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY & IS NOW CLOSED! Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash, owners must clean up after them and will line up in the designated area in the start corral Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up?! YES, we always need volunteers! The on-line sign up link is: http://tampametropolitanareaymca.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=17622 How Do I Find Out 5K Race Results? On-site results will be available following the race and a link to results will be emailed to all finishers post-race Where can I find last minute info? Facebook: Tampa Turkey Gobble: https://www.facebook.com/events/980937148642575 and Tampa YMCA branches
Team 5K
2016 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2016 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s premier Thanksgiving Day 5K on Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016 The start/finish area is on the plaza at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Downtown Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens 6:45 am Participant Welcome, Announcements & National Anthem—at Start/Finish line 7:00 am 5k Race Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in the designated areas in the start corral) 7:10 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 7:50 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5k - $35 now until midnight 11/23/16; $40: race day, 11/24/16—bib chip timed race 1 mile walk/run - $15 until midnight Wed., 11/23/16; $20 on race day, 11/24/16 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (5k) and a non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—5K only--guaranteed t-shirt deadline 11/10/16 Finisher medal Post-race Goody Goody breakfast (participants must wear race bib) The opportunity to create/continue a new Thanksgiving Day family/friend tradition! NOTE: The option to choose a shirt size (5K participants) will not be available after 11/10/16. After the race remaining shirts will be distributed (t-shirt area on Plaza on an as available basis, sizes are not guaranteed! Are there Awards? Awards presented to Overall 1st Place Male/Female and Overall 1st Place Youth (ages 12 & under) Male & Female 1st place only Male/Female awards in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2015 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? All registrations must be completed on-line at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/GoodyGoodyTurkeyTrot When and Where is Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up? 11 am – 7 pm, Tues., Nov. 22nd at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) 5 pm– 7 pm will feature our pre-race party with entertainment and a complimentary Tito’s cocktail for those 21+ Where do I park on Race Day? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena Silver, Blue and Green Lots and City of Tampa Parking Garages for $5 per vehicle Is Gear Check/Hold available race morning? There is NO gear check/hold on race morning, please plan accordingly if waiting to pick up race day! Picking up your race materials on Tues., Nov. 22nd from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is encouraged! Are strollers allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in the designated area in the start corral Are dogs allowed at the race? DOG REGISTRATAION HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY & IS NOW CLOSED! Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash, owners must clean up after them and will line up in the designated area in the start corral Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up?! YES, we always need volunteers! The on-line sign up link is: http://tampametropolitanareaymca.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=17622 How Do I Find Out 5K Race Results? On-site results will be available following the race and a link to results will be emailed to all finishers post-race Where can I find last minute info? Facebook: Tampa Turkey Gobble: https://www.facebook.com/events/980937148642575 and Tampa YMCA branches
1 Mile
2016 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2016 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s premier Thanksgiving Day 5K on Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016 The start/finish area is on the plaza at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Downtown Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens 6:45 am Participant Welcome, Announcements & National Anthem—at Start/Finish line 7:00 am 5k Race Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in the designated areas in the start corral) 7:10 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 7:50 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5k - $35 now until midnight 11/23/16; $40: race day, 11/24/16—bib chip timed race 1 mile walk/run - $15 until midnight Wed., 11/23/16; $20 on race day, 11/24/16 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (5k) and a non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—5K only--guaranteed t-shirt deadline 11/10/16 Finisher medal Post-race Goody Goody breakfast (participants must wear race bib) The opportunity to create/continue a new Thanksgiving Day family/friend tradition! NOTE: The option to choose a shirt size (5K participants) will not be available after 11/10/16. After the race remaining shirts will be distributed (t-shirt area on Plaza on an as available basis, sizes are not guaranteed! Are there Awards? Awards presented to Overall 1st Place Male/Female and Overall 1st Place Youth (ages 12 & under) Male & Female 1st place only Male/Female awards in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2015 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? All registrations must be completed on-line at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/GoodyGoodyTurkeyTrot When and Where is Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up? 11 am – 7 pm, Tues., Nov. 22nd at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) 5 pm– 7 pm will feature our pre-race party with entertainment and a complimentary Tito’s cocktail for those 21+ Where do I park on Race Day? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena Silver, Blue and Green Lots and City of Tampa Parking Garages for $5 per vehicle Is Gear Check/Hold available race morning? There is NO gear check/hold on race morning, please plan accordingly if waiting to pick up race day! Picking up your race materials on Tues., Nov. 22nd from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is encouraged! Are strollers allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in the designated area in the start corral Are dogs allowed at the race? DOG REGISTRATAION HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY & IS NOW CLOSED! Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash, owners must clean up after them and will line up in the designated area in the start corral Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up?! YES, we always need volunteers! The on-line sign up link is: http://tampametropolitanareaymca.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=17622 How Do I Find Out 5K Race Results? On-site results will be available following the race and a link to results will be emailed to all finishers post-race Where can I find last minute info? Facebook: Tampa Turkey Gobble: https://www.facebook.com/events/980937148642575 and Tampa YMCA branches
Dog Registration 5K or 1 Mile (must be accompanied by a human registrant!) REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS CATEGORY--WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY!
For safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash, owners must clean up after them and will line up in the designated area in the start corral. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS CATEGORY AS WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY!
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Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile takes place in Tampa, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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