🏃♂️ Omni Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 8:00 a.m.
Location:
Omni Amelia Island Resort
102 Racquet Park Drive
Amelia Island, FL 32034
🏅 Race Details
- Event Type: This time chipped race will start and finish at Omni Amelia Island Resort Racquet Park, located next to the Verandah restaurant.
- Course: Enjoy a scenic run, meandering through the beautiful, tree-canopied resort.
- Participation: Running or walking is acceptable. No animals and bicycles on course.
- Charity: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the First Coast YMCA.
📋 Day of Registration & Packet Pick Up
- Pre-registered: Participants can pick-up race packet on Nov. 27th, 12pm-6pm at the Racquet Park conference room and on race day.
- Packet Pickup: Will take place on race day at race site from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
⏰ Day of Event Schedule
- 6:30 a.m. – Registration Opens
- 8:00 a.m. – 5K Race Start
- 8:45 a.m. - Fun Run - no chip timing
- 9:00 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
🏆 Awards
Race charms for top overall male and female, and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
🅿️ Parking
Parking is plentiful next to the race start location. The race starts and ends at the same location.
⏱️ Timing & Scoring
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib.
❓ FAQ
- Course Length: The 5K is 3.1 miles.
- Timing Method: The race uses an electronic timing system that records race time and place via a transponder chip that will be given out at registration. Official times will not be recorded without a chip.
- Registration Materials: Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. for all participants.
- Results: Official results are provided by QR code for the top runners in each category and posted on the race website.
🦮 Participation Guidelines
- Using Own Chip: No, you will be provided with a custom chip.
- Medical Assistance: Qualified emergency medical professionals are available for assistance.
- Pets: Sorry, pets are not allowed on the course for safety reasons.
- Strollers: Yes, you can participate with a stroller but please start in the later part of the runners.
💧 Hydration
- Water: Yes, but there will be a water station on the course as well at the finish.
- Refund Policy: We are unable to issue refunds.
- Weather Policy: The race is a "rain or shine" event: dress appropriately for the weather.
- Post-race: An awards ceremony will take place after the race at the start/finish location.
✉️ Entry Transfer
Yes, please email shayne.meyers@omnihotels.com
🔗 Race Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Omni Turkey Trot 5K.