Under Every Helmet and Hat is a Child Who Needs Us!

2023 Turkey Trot

Over 878 runners/walkers registered in 2019 for the event, making it the largest race in the foundation’s history.

Proceeds from this race/walk benefit the Bo Tkach Foundation providing mental health counseling funding, scholarships, and educational presentations on Suicide Prevention, OCD, and depression.

Visit our Facebook page to see more photos of the Bo Tkach Turkey Trot!

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A special Thank You to Bob Capasso and BRCTV13 for a great news story on the volunteers at our Turkey Trot.

Without our wonderful volunteers we couldn’t have made this day possible.

Thanksgiving Day

November 23, 2023

Helping to improve the future of our Youth

Bo Tkach Foundation 5K Turkey Trot @ The Palmerton Park in Palmerton, PA

 

WHO:
Runners (and walkers) of all ages. Gather your family, friends, and co-workers.

WHERE:
Starts in the Palmerton Park located at 3rd Street and Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071. Trot proceeds through scenic town of Palmerton.

RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 a.m.

EARLY REGISTRATION:
Early DISCOUNTED ONLINE ONLY registration fee for adults is $25 and $15 for youth (12 and under) which includes a t-shirt.

FULL PRICE PAPER registration for adults is $30 and $15 for youth.

Early registration closes October 21, 2023.

Those registered after (October 21, 2023) will receive a t-shirt, only while supplies last.
Youth registration will be $20 and adult registration will be $35 after (October 21, 2023).

ONLINE REGISTRATION:
www.pretzelcitysports.com/onlineform1.php?id=1278

EARLY Mail in REGISTRATION :
Closes October 21, 2023.

PACKET PICK-UP
Dedicated Fitness (450 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071) from 2 PM – 6 PM on November 22nd . Please use front door entrance.

AWARDS:

Top male and female overall, top 3 males and females in each age category:

13 and under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (awards for runners only)

 

PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
(no glass)

Course Map