Give NCW Turkey Trot, presented by Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, is a great way to start your holiday season with a fun and fit jaunt in Wenatchee. The event features timed 5K and 10K races and an untimed, free run for kids. The 5K and 10K races are held on the Apple Capital Loop Trail along the Wenatchee riverfront. The Kids Race is held on a short course on the grounds of Pybus Public Market.

This family friendly event also kicks off the annual Give NCW campaign held by the Community Foundation NCW. The fundraising campaign runs from Thanksgiving Day through Dec. 31 and supports nonprofit organizations in NCW. Race proceeds will be shared equally among the nonprofit organizations that participate in the campaign.

In addition to our presenting sponsor, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, we want to thank our gold sponsors: Cordell Neher & Co. and Cashmere Valley Bank!

The “Best Dressed Individual” will receive $500 from the Community Foundation to give to a nonprofit of their choice, and the “Best Dressed Group” will receive $1,000 from the Community Foundation to give to a nonprofit of their choice. 

Description: Give NCW Turkey Trot features a 5K and a 10K on the Apple Capital Loop Trail in Wenatchee. The two races start and finish on the trail adjacent to Pybus Public Market. The Kids Race is held on the grounds of Pybus Public Market.

Note: Youth who are 12 years and younger can run for free in the 5K, with a paid adult. There is no need to register these youth in the 5K as they will not be officially timed.

Start times: 9 a.m. for the kids race; 9:15 a.m. for the 10K; and 9:30 a.m. for the 5K. PLEASE NOTE: These are new start times for the event.

Start line for 5K and 10K: Apple Capital Loop Trail (adjacent to Pybus Public Market)

Finish line for 5K and 10K: Apple Capital Loop Trail (adjacent to Pybus Public Market)

Packet pickup: 2 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the Pybus Public Market concourse; and 7 to 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 28 at the Pybus Public Market concourse (enter and exit only from the door on the west end of Pybus.

In-person registration: 2 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the Pybus Public Market concourse. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no day-of-race registration. This is a change from last year.

Swag: The first 750 paid registrants will receive a commemorative beanie hat.

Essentials: We will have two aid stations on the 10K course (including one at the turnaround spot) and one aid station on the 5K course. Stations will have water and electrolyte drink. There will be port-o-potties at the start/finish area but none on the course.

Course map: See below

Timing: 5K and 10K runners and walkers will be chip timed for this event. 

Other info: Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted. Please be mindful of those around you.

Website: https://cfncw.org/turkeytrot

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