Turkey Stampede presented by US Business Systems

🦃 Event Overview

A community event to be shared with loved ones - family & friends! Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to spend together - a time of gratitude for all we have!

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27 at 8:30am at the Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center, 200 East Jackson, Elkhart IN.

⌚ Race Day Details

• Arrival Time: Arrive by 7:30 AM on race day.
• Race Schedule: 10K starts at 8:30am, 5K at 8:35am, Mile Walk at 8:40am.
• Registration: Online registration open until 7:30am on race day.
• Finisher Medals: All participants are eligible for finisher medals.

👥 Group Registration

• Group Discount: Groups of 3 or more can register together.
• Deadline: Register by Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
• Packet Pickup: One person can pick up all packets for the group.
• Need Assistance: Email or call for help with group setup.

📍 Registration and Packet Pickup

• Cash Option: Pay onsite in cash or check at the cash line.
• Pickup Locations: Fleet Feet Mishawaka and Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center.
• Race Day Pickup: Available from 6:30am - 8:00am at the event.
• Shirt Sales: Extra shirts from previous years available for cash.

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 6:30am: Packet pick-up begins.
• 8:10am: Gather in corral along Jackson.
• 8:30am: 10K starts.
• 8:40am: 1-Mile Walk starts.

🥇 Awards and Results

• No Ceremony: There is no official awards ceremony.
• All Finishers: Everyone receives a finisher medal.
• Top Finishers: Awards for top three overall men and women in 5K and 10K.
• Cash Prize: $25 for the first male and female to catch the turkey.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Areas: Available around Beacon Health & Aquatics.
• Accessibility: Large lots near nearby amenities for easy access.
• Start/Finish: Located at Jackson Ave and Nibco Pkwy.

🆕 What's New in 2025

• Signage: Improved signage throughout the course.
• Medals: More medals available on race day.
• Corral Start: All races will start at once down Jackson.
• Streamlined Registration: Faster registration for participants.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Turkey Stampede Race.