Great Turkey Chase 5K

Event Overview

• Event Name: 9th annual Great Turkey Chase
• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: 996 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA
• Beneficiary: ECHOS in Elizabethtown

Race Details

• Course: 5K course starting and ending at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ (EBIC)
• Kids Run: No event fee: sign up online! Sponsored by Tatted Toy Guys and LIV-Etown
• T-shirts: Available to all 5K participants signed up by November 5th
• Finisher's Medal: Awarded to all 5K finishers

Family Friendly Experience

• Memories: Create family memories and Thanksgiving traditions!
• Exercise: Join us on Thanksgiving morning before your feast
• Catch a Turkey: "Catch" a stuffed turkey to receive a gift card for purchasing a turkey
• Awards: Age group awards by 10-year age groups and overall finisher awards

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Available until 4:00 PM on November 25, 2026
• In-Person Registration: Begins at 6:45 AM on race day at EBIC
• Parking: Limited parking at EBIC: overflow parking at local schools and public lots
• Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed on the race course for safety reasons

Contest Information

• Family Gathering Contest: Award for the biggest family gathering at the event
• Registration: Entry forms will be available at the ECHOS table
• Prize: A family gift pack worth ~$100
• Deadline: Forms must be submitted by 8:00 AM on race day

Costume Contest

• Participation: Open to 5K participants only
• Photo Submission: Must submit photos via Facebook post between 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon on race day
• Judging Criteria: Based on creativity, fun, and holiday spirit
• Prizes: Gift cards for first place winners: results announced by December 1, 2026

Additional Information

• No Refunds: The Great Turkey Chase does not offer refunds
• Beneficiary Website: Learn more about ECHOS at ECHOS Website
• More Details: For more information about the race, visit Great Turkey Chase Page
• Contact: For questions, please reach out to the event organizers