Covid-19 Update - Virtual Only
November 18, 2020
Turkey Trot Registrants,
We are sad to announce that we are no longer hosting the Turkey Trot as an in-person race next week. On November 16, Governor Reynolds signed a proclamation which bans this type of event. The proclamation can be found on the Governor’s website: HERE
Because of this we are moving to a virtual format for the event, but also giving you options a registrant:
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Virtual Option: We encourage everyone to take advantage of the virtual option which will allow us to use the funds raised for our two mission partners: All Kids Can Orange City Area and Trinity Youth Missions. To participate in the virtual option there is nothing you need to do differently. Here are the details:
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We will still have packets with a Turkey Trot gaiter, bib, and sponsor give away items that can be picked up at Trinity from 4:15-6:15 Wednesday Nov. 25 and Thursday Nov 26 from 6:30-8am.
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Run a 5k between November 19-26. We will have the start and finish lines marked on the regular course on Thanksgiving morning if you choose to run the regular course that day.
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Email your time to octurkeytrot@gmail.com by noon on November 26 to be included in the results.
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Defer to 2021: If you would like to defer please email us at octurkeytrot@gmail.com that you would like to defer your entry.
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Please note that if you are a sponsor entry this depends if the sponsor chose to continue sponsorship this year or defer the sponsorship to 2021.
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Refund: Even though this is a fundraiser, we understand that money was spent on a race experience and some will want a refund. If this is your situation, please email us at octurkeytrot@gmail.com to inform us. Our registration system allows us to refund, but we are not sure how long it takes to process. If you request a refund and haven’t received it after a week, please contact us.
Thank you to all who registered for being understanding. We had hoped we could pull off an in-person race, but feel our hands are tied at this point. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021.
The Turkey Trot Team
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BELOW IS OUR PREVIOUS PLAN PRIOR TO GOING ALL VIRTUAL
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Safety is our priority in this time of Covid-19 and after observing other races that have safely been run this year, our team decided have the race with the following adjustments/precautions:
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Offering a virtual option
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For those who want to participate but are uncomfortable in a race setting​
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Run a 5k between November 19-26 and email results by noon on November 26
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Limiting contact at packet pickup
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Weather permitting packet pick-up will be outdoors​
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If indoors then the facemasks will be required and a curbside option available
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Limiting contact pre race and post race
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The building will have limited access for restroom use only on race day​
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Announcements will be outdoors
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No awards ceremony or food table
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Overall awards will be given at the finish, age group awards will be mailed​
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A post race snack bag will be given at the finish
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Timing will be done by video so volunteers won't be tearing bibs or keeping runners close together in a chute
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Providing and requiring face coverings
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When using the building for packet pick-up or restroom
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At the start and finish
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We highly recommend social distancing during this event by staying 6 feet apart from other runners and volunteers. We also recommend face coverings and limiting time indoors. With these precautions we believe the risk of contracting Covid-19 is minimal. We cannot say there is zero risk, therefore by participating in this event you are accepting the low risk.
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If you have questions about our plan or further suggestions please email us at octurkeytrot@gmail.com