2020 - Wild Turkey Wattle
2020 distances
Running
5k - Wild Turkey Wattle
As with many other things, our event is changing this year. We'll be doing a virtual event and would love to have you join us. We've become an annual tradition for many individuals and families/friends and we don't want you to be left out this year. We will be marking the course for you for the full day on Thanksgiving. Come out whenever you'd like, enjoy the day, get your steps and sweat on and enjoy the outdoors. If Thanksgiving day isn't convient for you, we've set up a window from November 13th, to December 6th in which you could complete your 5k. (You could even complete multiple 5k's in that window, your secret is safe with us) ;-) Why should you sign up for our VIRTUAL event? Well, we aren't charging you for the race this year. We know that some families are stretched with employment changes, we know that it's been a different 8 months, and we also know, that in hosting a virtual event, we aren't able to do much of the extras we usually try to put on for you, so we don't feel right in charging a fee for that. We are however, still raising money for our community ski team. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. (If you are an Elk River Nordic Alumni from years back, you'll be proud to know that the black and grey spacesuits and the candy-cane suits have finally been retired, it only took 35 years.) So while we aren't charging for the race, we are asking for donations. If you are financially able, consider a $10 donation for an individual or maybe $40 or $50 for a family, or whatever you are comfortable with if it's more or less. And if you aren't in a place to do that, then just enjoy your race day - for free - and think of it as our way of giving back to you for helping support us over the years. This is our 11th year! And we grew from a small friends/family event of the team that first year, to almost 400 runners the last couple years. So, thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving day with us - We look forward to being back in FULL next year! Since registration is free this year, we are not offering shirts WITH your registration, but you can order them separately if you'd like. If you would like to order a T-shirt, they will run $10 each. Our shirt order was placed November 11th so we only have a limited number of shirts/sizes left available. Our shirts are a gender-fitted-wicking-race t-shirt in your size. (We will only be ordering shirts for those that choose to add-on a shirt to your registration.) We are looking forward to another great day! Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am. We are looking into alternatives to race morning pick-up if you order shirts. If you didn't order a shirt, you can just complete your event whenever it is convenient for you! Race-day "registration" and donations will be open for a limited time (cash or check only) at the park.
1.5 km Kids Gobbler
As with many other things, our event is changing this year. We'll be doing a virtual event and would love to have you join us. We've become an annual tradition for many individuals and families/friends and we don't want you to be left out this year. We will be marking the course for you for the full day on Thanksgiving. Come out whenever you'd like, enjoy the day, get your steps and sweat on and enjoy the outdoors. If Thanksgiving day isn't convient for you, we've set up a window from November 13th, to December 6th in which you could complete your 5k. (You could even complete multiple 5k's in that window, your secret is safe with us) ;-) Why should you sign up for our VIRTUAL event? Well, we aren't charging you for the race this year. We know that some families are stretched with employment changes, we know that it's been a different 8 months, and we also know, that in hosting a virtual event, we aren't able to do much of the extras we usually try to put on for you, so we don't feel right in charging a fee for that. We are however, still raising money for our community ski team. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. (If you are an Elk River Nordic Alumni from years back, you'll be proud to know that the black and grey spacesuits and the candy-cane suits have finally been retired, it only took 35 years.) So while we aren't charging for the race, we are asking for donations. If you are financially able, consider a $10 donation for an individual or maybe $40 or $50 for a family, or whatever you are comfortable with if it's more or less. And if you aren't in a place to do that, then just enjoy your race day - for free - and think of it as our way of giving back to you for helping support us over the years. This is our 11th year! And we grew from a small friends/family event of the team that first year, to almost 400 runners the last couple years. So, thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving day with us - We look forward to being back in FULL next year! Since registration is free this year, we are not offering shirts WITH your registration, but you can order them separately if you'd like. If you would like to order a T-shirt, they will run $10 each. Our shirt order was placed November 11th so we only have a limited number of shirts/sizes left available. Our shirts are a gender-fitted-wicking-race t-shirt in your size. (We will only be ordering shirts for those that choose to add-on a shirt to your registration.) We are looking forward to another great day! Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am. We are looking into alternatives to race morning pick-up if you order shirts. If you didn't order a shirt, you can just complete your event whenever it is convenient for you! Race-day "registration" and donations will be open for a limited time (cash or check only) at the park.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Otsego yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 4:46 PM local time (CST) in Otsego on November 13, 2020 — 9h 35m of daylight.
Course
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2020 results — Wild Turkey Wattle
5k - Wild Turkey Wattle · 13 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Heidorn | 18:24 | 5:55 /mi |
| 2 | Hayden O'Connor | 18:46 | 6:02 /mi |
| 3 | Luke Strassburg | 18:58 | 6:06 /mi |
| 4 | AJ Skinner | 19:17 | 6:12 /mi |
| 5 | Anna Eich | 20:36 | 6:38 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
Other races near Otsego
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Otsego events
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