Glasgow Recreation Department "Keeping You Young!"
309 South Liberty Street   Phone: (270) 651-3811
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141   Fax: (270) 651-9012
Email: glasgowrec@glasgow-ky.com
Deborah B. Jones - Director
   
Sponsored by:
Glasgow Recreation Department
Glasgow Recreation Department
T J Samson Community Hospital
T. J. Samson Community Hospital
   


Turkey Trot

7 years old and under GOBBLER GAIT
ONE MILE FUN RUN & ONE MILE WALK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2008
Day of Race Registration in front of Glasgow City Hall on the Square from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM Only.
TIME: 7 year old and under GOBBLER GAIT begins at 2:15 p.m.
ONE MILE FUN RUN begins at 2:30 P.M.
ONE MILE WALK begins at 2:35 P.M.
5 MILE RUN begins at 2:45 P.M.
Report between
11:00 - 1:45 P.M.
For Any Of The Races
 
THE RACE
COURSE:
The 5 Mile Race runs through flat to gently rolling blacktop lanes. Aid and water stations will be located at the 2nd and 4th markers. Race officials will direct and supervise the course at each intersection and turn. Each race starts and finishes on the Glasgow City Square.
 
THE RUNNER'S
PACKAGE:




PLEASE NOTE:
Gobbler Gail

packets WILL NOT
include T-shirts.
The Turkey Trot 5 Mile Race, Mile Run and Mile Walk will offer all participants a great runner's package, including:
  • Custom designed running T-shirts to be issued to all registrants.
  • Taco Bell and McDonald's coupons will be included in each packet.
  • Free blood pressure and blood sugar stations will be provided by T. J. Samson Community Hospital Staff.
  • Refreshments will be available to all runners and walkers.
  • Prize drawings for cash and merchandise -- all participants eligible to win, but must be present to win.
  • Individual 5 Mile results will be mailed to all finishers.
 
SPECIAL MILE REMINDERS:


2008 Turkey Trot
  • All Races will be held on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at : Gobbler Gait - 2:15 p.m. (approx. 1/2 mile course), for 7 yrs. old and under ONLY; One Mile Fun Run - 2:30 p.m.; One Mile Walk - 2:35 p.m., 5 Mile Turkey Trot - 2:45 p.m.
  • THERE WILL BE DAY OF THE RACE REGISTRATIONS AT THE RECREATION CENTER ON THE SQUARE FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 1:45 P.M. ONLY!
  • Runners must pick up their running packets between 11:00 A.M. -  1:45 P.M. Sunday, November 1st. Packet pickup will close PROMPTLY at 1:45 P.M.
  • The Recreation Center has restrooms and change area facilities.
  • Prize drawings will be held preceding trophy presentations. All participants are eligible but must be present to win. All drawings and trophies will be given away in the city building.
  • The Recreation Center on the Square will be open from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. to accept entries on Saturday, October 31st.
  • T-shirts guaranteed for pre-register. Day of race according to availability. Order at your expense.

    *** Click here for a Turkey Trot Entry Form ***
 
RACE COORDINATORS: For any information or instructions regarding the races contact - -
GLASGOW RECREATION DEPARTMENT, (270) 651-3811 or (270) 3651-9012.
 
STANDARD AWARDS: AGE DIVISIONS FOR 5 MILE RACE
Male: 18 and under; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60 and over
Female: 18 and under; 19-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50 to 59; 60-69; 70 and above. Age divisions adjusted for 3 or more entries. SPECIAL AWARDS TO: Top male 5 miler; top female 5 miler; overall male and female mile winners; overall male and female walk winners; overall male and female Gobbler Gait winners; most mature male and female and the youngest male and female participant; and the most loyal race participant.

5 MILE AWARDS   1 MILE FUN RUN AWARDS
Overall male winner   Overall male winner
Overall female winner   Overall female winner
Winner in each age division - First 3 places   Short Sleeve T-shirts to all registrants
Long sleeve running T-shirts   Medallions to 2nd to 10th (male and female)
     
1 MILE WALK WINNERS   GOBBLER GAIT AWARDS
Overall male and female winners   Overall male and female winners
Medallions to 2nd to 10th   Trophies to all participants
Short sleeve T-shirts to all registrants   Certificates of participation to all participants
 
SPECIAL PRIZES: Included in our total prize and award package are:
  • Over $300.00 in cash and/or gift certificates to be given;
  • Free turkey, gas, ceramics and many coupons for either free food or reduced meals at different area restaurants;
  • Plus a variety of items donated by different merchants.
 
SPECIAL THANKS: to the following businesses and organizations who have made important contributions to the event.
Q105, WCLU, WHHT, WOVO & MIX 103.7 Electric Plant Board Cable Long John Silver's / A&W
Houchens #1 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Glasgow Concrete Forming
McDonald's Edmonton State Bank Glasgow Police Dept. & Auxiliary
Barren County Progress Glenview Health Care Facility Glasgow City Hall
Glasgow Fire Department BB&T Glasgow Street Department
The Print Shop, Inc. Glasgow Daily Times Glasgow Senior Citizens
PBI Bank Lessenberry Do It Center Barren/Metcalfe Co Ambulance Service
Awards, Inc. Taco Bell South Central Bank
Subway Shoney's Cinergy Communications
Mammoth Cave Radio Club Benedict Chevron T. J. Samson Community Hospital
Recreation Department Colton's Steak House Wal-Mart
II Ed's Citizens First Bank Tumbleweed
Kentucky Repertory Theatre of Horse Cave Barren River Lake State Park   YMCA
Plaza Theatre Barn Lot Theatre R. R. Donnelley