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 23, 2017 for the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile. It's a fantastic 8K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Tampa.
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Individual 8K
2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s Thanksgiving Day 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017 The start/finish is near Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens on the plaza at Amalie Arena 6:45 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Closes 7:00 am 5k & 8K Races Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in designated corrals) 7:15 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 8:00 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5K: $35 until midnight 11/22/17; $45: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 8K: $40 until midnight 11/22/17; $50: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 1-mile walk/run - $15 until midnight 11/22/17; $20 race day, 11/23/17 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (8K & 5K); non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—8K & 5K only—guaranteed if registered by the t-shirt deadline: 11/10/17 Finisher medal for ALL participants: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile! 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 (8K & 5K participants) will NOT be available after 11/10/17. If shirts are available after the race, they will be distributed in the t-shirt area, however shirts & sizes are not guaranteed after 11/10/17! Are there Awards for the 8K & 5K? Awards presented to Overall 1st place M/F and to Overall 1st place M/F youth (ages 9 & under) 1st place only M/F awards in the following age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2017 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. 21std at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) Can I pick up someone else’s race bib or can someone pick up mine? Yes! Please bring a copy of the registration confirmation each person received from RunSignUp after registering. Where do I park on race day, Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena parking lots—NOTE: parking is paid via the Park Mobile app which can be downloaded for free via the app store on your phone City of Tampa parking garages are $5 per vehicle; limited street parking is available in the downtown Tampa area Is gear-check 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. 21st from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is strongly encouraged! Are strollers, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles or other wheeled transportation allowed at the race? Strollers are allowed. For safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in a designated start corral. NOT permitted on the course are other wheeled transportation, including but not limited to scooters, rollerblades, rolling shoes and bicycles. Are dogs allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash not to exceed 6’. Owners must clean up after them and will line up in a designated start corral. Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up? YES, we always need volunteers! Sign up shifts and times are on the race registration site at RunSignUp. Where can I find 5K & 8K 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
Team 8K
2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s Thanksgiving Day 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017 The start/finish is near Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens on the plaza at Amalie Arena 6:45 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Closes 7:00 am 5k & 8K Races Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in designated corrals) 7:15 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 8:00 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5K: $35 until midnight 11/22/17; $45: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 8K: $40 until midnight 11/22/17; $50: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 1-mile walk/run - $15 until midnight 11/22/17; $20 race day, 11/23/17 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (8K & 5K); non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—8K & 5K only—guaranteed if registered by the t-shirt deadline: 11/10/17 Finisher medal for ALL participants: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile! 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 (8K & 5K participants) will NOT be available after 11/10/17. If shirts are available after the race, they will be distributed in the t-shirt area, however shirts & sizes are not guaranteed after 11/10/17! Are there Awards for the 8K & 5K? Awards presented to Overall 1st place M/F and to Overall 1st place M/F youth (ages 9 & under) 1st place only M/F awards in the following age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2017 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. 21std at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) Can I pick up someone else’s race bib or can someone pick up mine? Yes! Please bring a copy of the registration confirmation each person received from RunSignUp after registering. Where do I park on race day, Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena parking lots—NOTE: parking is paid via the Park Mobile app which can be downloaded for free via the app store on your phone City of Tampa parking garages are $5 per vehicle; limited street parking is available in the downtown Tampa area Is gear-check 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. 21st from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is strongly encouraged! Are strollers, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles or other wheeled transportation allowed at the race? Strollers are allowed. For safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in a designated start corral. NOT permitted on the course are other wheeled transportation, including but not limited to scooters, rollerblades, rolling shoes and bicycles. Are dogs allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash not to exceed 6’. Owners must clean up after them and will line up in a designated start corral. Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up? YES, we always need volunteers! Sign up shifts and times are on the race registration site at RunSignUp. Where can I find 5K & 8K 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 Tampa YMCA branches
Individual 5K
2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s Thanksgiving Day 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017 The start/finish is near Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens on the plaza at Amalie Arena 6:45 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Closes 7:00 am 5k & 8K Races Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in designated corrals) 7:15 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 8:00 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5K: $35 until midnight 11/22/17; $45: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 8K: $40 until midnight 11/22/17; $50: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 1-mile walk/run - $15 until midnight 11/22/17; $20 race day, 11/23/17 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (8K & 5K); non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—8K & 5K only—guaranteed if registered by the t-shirt deadline: 11/10/17 Finisher medal for ALL participants: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile! 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 (8K & 5K participants) will NOT be available after 11/10/17. If shirts are available after the race, they will be distributed in the t-shirt area, however shirts & sizes are not guaranteed after 11/10/17! Are there Awards for the 8K & 5K? Awards presented to Overall 1st place M/F and to Overall 1st place M/F youth (ages 9 & under) 1st place only M/F awards in the following age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2017 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. 21std at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) Can I pick up someone else’s race bib or can someone pick up mine? Yes! Please bring a copy of the registration confirmation each person received from RunSignUp after registering. Where do I park on race day, Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena parking lots—NOTE: parking is paid via the Park Mobile app which can be downloaded for free via the app store on your phone City of Tampa parking garages are $5 per vehicle; limited street parking is available in the downtown Tampa area Is gear-check 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. 21st from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is strongly encouraged! Are strollers, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles or other wheeled transportation allowed at the race? Strollers are allowed. For safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in a designated start corral. NOT permitted on the course are other wheeled transportation, including but not limited to scooters, rollerblades, rolling shoes and bicycles. Are dogs allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash not to exceed 6’. Owners must clean up after them and will line up in a designated start corral. Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up? YES, we always need volunteers! Sign up shifts and times are on the race registration site at RunSignUp. Where can I find 5K & 8K 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 Tampa YMCA branches
Team 5K
2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s Thanksgiving Day 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017 The start/finish is near Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens on the plaza at Amalie Arena 6:45 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Closes 7:00 am 5k & 8K Races Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in designated corrals) 7:15 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 8:00 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5K: $35 until midnight 11/22/17; $45: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 8K: $40 until midnight 11/22/17; $50: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 1-mile walk/run - $15 until midnight 11/22/17; $20 race day, 11/23/17 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (8K & 5K); non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—8K & 5K only—guaranteed if registered by the t-shirt deadline: 11/10/17 Finisher medal for ALL participants: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile! 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 (8K & 5K participants) will NOT be available after 11/10/17. If shirts are available after the race, they will be distributed in the t-shirt area, however shirts & sizes are not guaranteed after 11/10/17! Are there Awards for the 8K & 5K? Awards presented to Overall 1st place M/F and to Overall 1st place M/F youth (ages 9 & under) 1st place only M/F awards in the following age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2017 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. 21std at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) Can I pick up someone else’s race bib or can someone pick up mine? Yes! Please bring a copy of the registration confirmation each person received from RunSignUp after registering. Where do I park on race day, Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena parking lots—NOTE: parking is paid via the Park Mobile app which can be downloaded for free via the app store on your phone City of Tampa parking garages are $5 per vehicle; limited street parking is available in the downtown Tampa area Is gear-check 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. 21st from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is strongly encouraged! Are strollers, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles or other wheeled transportation allowed at the race? Strollers are allowed. For safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in a designated start corral. NOT permitted on the course are other wheeled transportation, including but not limited to scooters, rollerblades, rolling shoes and bicycles. Are dogs allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash not to exceed 6’. Owners must clean up after them and will line up in a designated start corral. Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up? YES, we always need volunteers! Sign up shifts and times are on the race registration site at RunSignUp. Where can I find 5K & 8K 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 Tampa YMCA branches
1 Mile
2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble FAQ What, when and where is the 2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble? The Goody Goody Turkey Gobble is Tampa’s Thanksgiving Day 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017 The start/finish is near Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa 33602 What is the race day timeline? 5:30 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens on the plaza at Amalie Arena 6:45 am Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Closes 7:00 am 5k & 8K Races Begins (participants pushing baby joggers/strollers or with pets will line up in designated corrals) 7:15 am 1 Mile Walk Begins 8:00 am Announcements and Awards What is the price of the race and is it timed? 5K: $35 until midnight 11/22/17; $45: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 8K: $40 until midnight 11/22/17; $50: race day 11/23/17—chip timed race 1-mile walk/run - $15 until midnight 11/22/17; $20 race day, 11/23/17 – non-chip timed run/walk What Is included in the participant registration price? Chip timed numbered bib (8K & 5K); non-chip timed numbered bib (1 mile) Dri-fit unisex sized t-shirt—8K & 5K only—guaranteed if registered by the t-shirt deadline: 11/10/17 Finisher medal for ALL participants: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile! 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 (8K & 5K participants) will NOT be available after 11/10/17. If shirts are available after the race, they will be distributed in the t-shirt area, however shirts & sizes are not guaranteed after 11/10/17! Are there Awards for the 8K & 5K? Awards presented to Overall 1st place M/F and to Overall 1st place M/F youth (ages 9 & under) 1st place only M/F awards in the following age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ How do I register for the 2017 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. 21std at Ferg’s Live, 490 Channelside Drive (across from Amalie Arena) Can I pick up someone else’s race bib or can someone pick up mine? Yes! Please bring a copy of the registration confirmation each person received from RunSignUp after registering. Where do I park on race day, Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017? Parking is available in the Amalie Arena parking lots—NOTE: parking is paid via the Park Mobile app which can be downloaded for free via the app store on your phone City of Tampa parking garages are $5 per vehicle; limited street parking is available in the downtown Tampa area Is gear-check 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. 21st from 11 am to 7 pm at Ferg’s Live is strongly encouraged! Are strollers, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles or other wheeled transportation allowed at the race? Strollers are allowed. For safety reasons, participants pushing a stroller/baby jogger will line up in a designated start corral. NOT permitted on the course are other wheeled transportation, including but not limited to scooters, rollerblades, rolling shoes and bicycles. Are dogs allowed at the race? Yes, for safety reasons, dogs must be on a non-retractable leash not to exceed 6’. Owners must clean up after them and will line up in a designated start corral. Do you need volunteers and how can they sign up? YES, we always need volunteers! Sign up shifts and times are on the race registration site at RunSignUp. Where can I find 5K & 8K 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 Tampa YMCA branches
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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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