Great Turkey Chase 5K

🦃 Event Overview

• Event: 8th annual Great Turkey Chase to benefit ECHOS in Elizabethtown.
• Date: 2025-11-27
• Location: 996 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA
• Race URL: Great Turkey Chase Registration

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• 5K Course: Starting and ending at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ (EBIC).
• Kids Run: No event fee: approximate 1/4 mile course.
• Finisher’s Medal: All 5K finishers will receive a medal.
• T-shirts: To all 5K participants signed up by November 5th.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly Atmosphere

• Creating Memories: A family-friendly race to make Thanksgiving traditions!
• Exercise Before Feast: Come out on Thanksgiving morning to stay active.
• Catch the Turkey: Catch a stuffed turkey for a gift card.
• Awards: Age group awards by 10 year age groups.

🅿️ Parking Information

• Parking: Do not park in blocked off area: it’s for the kids run.
• Limited Availability: Some limited parking available at the EBIC parking lot.
• Overflow Options: Available at Bear Creek School, East High Elementary School, and street parking.
• Parking Map: See parking map below for more details.

🐕 Important Notes

• Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on the race course for safety reasons.
• No Refunds: Unfortunately, the race does not offer refunds.
• Registration: Online registration available up until 4:00 PM on 11/26/2025.
• In-Person Registration: Available from 6:45 AM on November 27th at EBIC.

🏆 Contest Information

• Family Gathering Contest: Award for the biggest family gathering: register at the ECHOS table.
• Costume Contest: Awards for participants showing the most Thanksgiving Day spirit.
• Qualification: Must be registered and bib numbers visible in photo submissions.
• Deadline: Entries for contests must be submitted by 8:15 AM on race day.