Event Information
Event Info
Run… jog… walk… or push a stroller! But whatever you do, don’t miss the annual Burbank Community YMCA Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot through downtown Burbank, starting by the Burbank Community YMCA (321 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502).
Proceeds benefit the Burbank Community YMCA membership assistance program which makes the Y’s programs available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Come on…lace up your sneakers and be part of this healthy, fun, family tradition (costumes welcome)!
Highlights
-5K/10K double-loop course
-Kiddie Run for children 9 & under
-2,500 people drawn from YMCA members, the Burbank community and the Los Angeles county 5K/10K and running communities
-Fun for everyone…experienced runners as well as casual walkers
-$250 cash award for top male and female finishers in 5K and 10K competitive run
-Commemorative awards for first three male and female finishers in each age group
-Long sleeve, high-quality shirt for all registered 5/10k participants.
-Medal and short sleeve t-shirt for all registered Kiddie Run participants
-Plenty of free parking steps from the start/finish line
-Pre-race expo
-Virtual Goodie Bag
-Chip timing
-Course measured to USA Track & Field standards
New This Year!
-Free finish line photo
-Revamped Kiddie Run & free kids fun zone
Packet Pick-Up
Avoid lines on race day by picking up your bib and t-shirt early!
November 22-23, 12 noon to 6:00pm @
Fleet Feet Sports (1516 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank)
November 24-26, 7am to 7pm @
Burbank Community YMCA (321 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank)
Registration
Please register online or in person at the Burbank Community YMCA (registration forms available on site).
Price:
5K, 10K: $40 pre-registration/$45 day of race
Kiddie Run (9 & younger): $15
Note: The 10K is for competitive runners. The 5K fun run/walk is for casual runners and walkers.
Parking & Street Closings
Free parking is available at the Burbank Town Center mall located directly across from the Y at the corner (access the parking area on Cypress Street).
Note that the following streets will be closed from 6am until 12 noon on race day:
Olive Avenue between Glenoaks and San Fernando Road
Third Street between Angeleno and San Jose
Magnolia Boulevard between First Street and Glenoaks
San Jose between Glenoaks and Third
Volunteers
If you can’t run, don’t miss the fun. Many volunteer opportunities are available!
-Day of race activities
-Packet pick up assistance
-Event set up & preparation
-Kids zone & Kiddie Run
If interested, please register as a Volunteer or contact JoDee Geryak at geryak@sbcglobal.net.
Race Day Schedule
6:30am Day-of Registration/Packet pick up
7:00am Expo open
7:30am Warm up and announcements
8:00am 10K/5K competitive run start
8:15am 5K fun run/walk start
9:30am Kiddie Run start (ages 9 and under)
Age Groups & Awards
Cash prizes of $250 will be awarded to male and female first place finishers of the 5K and 10K.
Medals will be awarded for the First, Second and Third Place male and female finisher in all the age categories.
Age Categories
>13
14-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-70
70 plus
Medals will be awarded to all children (age 9 and under) who are registered and participate in the Kiddie Run