The Thanksgiving XC Classic (Tucson's Original Turkey Trot) offers a European style cross-country course with hay bales on grass, dirt, and a little asphalt. The 5K course will be two loops and the 1.5 mile course will be one loop. The course starts near Ramada #10 at the southwest corner of Reid Park, at 22nd St and Country Club Rd. Strollers are welcome although the course is hilly and mostly on grass and dirt. Lanes are provided to bypass the hay bales. Please, no dogs for their safety as well as the safety of all participants.

Schedule:

7:00 AM - Day of race registration and packet pickup
8:00 AM - 5K women's start
8:50 AM - 5K men's start
9:30 AM - 1.5 mile fun run start

Course Info:

Click here for the 5K standard course map and here for the 5K satellite course map.

Click here for the 1.5M standard course map and here for the 1.5M satellite course map.

Awards:

Overall female and masters female winners competing in the women's 5K and overall male and masters male winners competing in the men's 5K will receive a pair of running shoes from The Running Shop. Age groups are 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24 and older 5-year divisions through age 84, and 85 and over.

First place age group winners receive a Thanksgiving themed award. A pie is awarded to second place age group winners and third place winners receive a medal.

The Fun Run is not officially timed.

Teams: The top 4 times of each team of up to 7 team members will be totaled for the best team times. The top two women's teams from the women's 5K and top two men's teams from the men's 5K will win awards. Teams and team members must be registered by Tuesday, November 26, 6:00 PM. No team members may sign up on race day. No teams may be formed on race day. Winners will be announced on the SAR website as soon as results are confirmed.

Cost:

Cost if registered by November 22, 2024:

• 5K SAR members - $25
• 5K non-SAR members - $27
• Fun Run - $15

Cost if registered between November 23-27, 2024:

• 5K SAR members - $28
• 5K non-SAR members - $30
• Fun run - $18

Cost on race day:

• 5K - $35
• Fun run - $20

Click here to Register