Are You Ready to Trot Off That Turkey?

Lace up those running shoes, a post-Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, Nov. 24 in Tamaques Park. 

The event includes a five-mile run, kicking off at 11:15 a.m., and a one-mile run, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, Westfield's Gloria Safar, avid runner and personal trainer, has been writing weekly blogs to prepare Turkey Trotters of all abilities for the big day.

Read more about nutrition, what to wear and how Safar crafted her own five- boroughs-of-New Jersey marathon on Nov. 4.

Below are additional details and registration information from Active.com's website. See you at the finish line! 

NEW! Rent-A-Tent Program

You and your group can reserve your very own spot at the Trot! You'll get a 10'x10' tented area with table and chairs....a place to relax, warm-up, cool-down, meet your group, and enjoy your refreshments! We'll even pre-package your group's registration materials, so you won't have to wait on race morning lines! Rent-A-Tent is only $75. Register on PracticeHard.com to save on online processing fees.

Customize your shirt!

Only $10 to add your name to the back of your shirt - first, last, nickname, team name...anything you want that will fit on one line (all caps). $15 for name plus 1 or 2 digit number! Register on PracticeHard.com to save on online processing fees.

Featuring

Custom long sleeve shirts (5M) and T-shirts (1M)! Clocks at every mile! Bag check at registration! Refreshments by CHEF ROSCOE! Included subscription to Runner's World Magazine for 1 year! Wheel of Chance! NO ONLINE PROCESSING FEE ON THIS EVENT AT PRACTICEHARD.COM! (Shirts are guaranteed to pre-registrants; while supplies last on event day.)

Schedule

Registration opens - 9:00 am; PracticeHard Mile - 10:30am; Costume Crawl - 11:00 am; 5 Mile - 11:15 am; Refreshments - 10:45 am; Awards - 12:15 am

Awards

5 Mile - Top 3 overall m/f; Top master 40+ m/f; Top 3 in each age group m/f. Top 3 clubs to receive Sports A/R gift certificates ($1100 total)! PracticeHard Mile - Top 3 overall m/f, Top 3 in age groups - boys/girls.

PracticeHard Mile

All competitors in the PracticeHard Mile will be officially scored, and results will be available! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall finishers - male and female - as well as the top 3 boys and girls in the following age groups (6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14).

5 Mile Age Groups

5 Mile - 14 & under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.

Directions

GSP Exit 135 - Follow Signs to Westfield. At 2nd Light Make Left On To Terminal Ave. At First Light Make Right On To Rahway Ave. Make First Left On to Lamberts Mill Rd. Follow Road For Approx. 1 Mile Park Is On Your Right.

Race Photos

View and purchase your photos at www.TigerPawImages.com!

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

PracticeHard.com

Please visit www.PracticeHard.com for complete details and online registration with NO additional processing fee!

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, November 22, 2012 @ 9:00 PM PST