Columbus, Ohio Hosts the HUNGRY TURKEY Half Marathon and 5K, Today

The Hungry Turkey Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Dash will come to Columbus, Ohio for the first time on November 26, 2016. Bring the whole family and celebrate fitness by running along the beautiful Columbus Riverfront. This event is chip-timed, and every participant will receive a commemorative fleece zip-up sweater, one-of-a-kind official finisher's medal, and delicious finish line cinnamon rolls. Proceeds benefit the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Start a new tradition of fun, fitness and family after Thanksgiving Day!

Details and additional information are below:

COURSE/PARKING
Genoa Park
333 W Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215

5k Course Map
Half Marathon Course Map

SCHEDULE (11/26/16)
7:30 a.m. Last Minute Onsite Packet Pick Up Open
8:30 a.m. Last Minute Onsite Packet Pick Up Close
8:30 a.m. Kids Dash Start
8:45 a.m. Half Marathon & 5k Start

Course is open for 3.5 hours

PACKET PICK UP

Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $12.99 (limited time availability).

Option 2: Pre Event Packet Pick Up on Friday, 11/25, from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at:

Road Runner Sports
535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd.
Worthington, OH 43085

Picking up someone else's packet, don't forget you must bring their signed waiver.

Option 3: Event morning packet pick up (not suggested).

OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female in each age group and overall. Age Groups:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 & 60-64, 65+

Participants can pick up their award from the awards table shortly after finishing. If you do not pick up your reward there will be a $5 fee to have it mailed to you.

Kids Dash finisher award to all participants.

KIDS DASH
The Kids Dash is for children 8 years old and younger. It is 100 meters long and all finishers get a ribbon at the finish line!

CHARITY

MISSION
To end hunger one nourishing meal at a time and to co-create a sustainable community where everyone thrives.

VISION
A hunger-free and healthier community.

GENERAL NOTES
This event is chip timed. Your "chip" is integrated with your bib. You must wear your bib on your front across your stomach to be electronically timed.

Runners and walkers can participate in this event as long as the participant can finish within the event time limit, see schedule above.

All participants are required to read and sign the event waiver form.

It is the participant's responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear, see, sense, and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.

If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.

No dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers only after all other runners and walkers have started. Children in strollers must be wearing helmets.

The event will start rain, snow or shine. The event could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. Above schedule is weather dependent. Trail conditions could be variable.

To register, visit: http://columbushungryturkeyrun.com/

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