Race Rewind Recap - Turkey on the Run

RunWenatchee's Turkey on the Run took place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Rotary Park in Wenatchee, WA. It is an out and back course mostly on neighborhood roads.

I had originally planned on running the 12k, but had strained my left gluteus medius and couldn't train. I signed up for the 5k the morning of the race, along with my nephew, wife, and daughter.

A family affair!

It was a chilly morning with a slight breeze, but thankfully, we didn't have any of the snow from previous years. The race started a little late due to the awesome turnout. Mass start with the 12k and 5k runners going at the same time (around 700!)

The first mile was decent. I had no real pace goals and was just trying to keep up with the high school cross country team. After a mile into it they were starting to pull away. I ran my first mile in 6:10 and my second in 6:53.

I love the course at Turkey on the Run because it makes for a fast finish. My last mile was 5:39 and I was able to improve the damage done from the second mile (but not enough to catch the XC team). I finished in 19:46, half a minute behind them. I jogged to the car to get my phone so I could snap some photos of my family.

The Turkey on the Run is an annual tradition for many and I don't remember a year that I have missed a race. The post race refreshments are always great and the out and back course allows you to see the many friends and family members that also run the race.

My daughter, powering through the final mile

20/20 HINDSIGHT: Be ready when the gun goes off? I was hanging out and chatting with friends.

RDRR REVIEW: 4 stars out of 5.
Would I run it again? Yes.
Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes.

Good

• Great course
• Excellent volunteers
• Low entry fee and day of sign up
• Snacks at the end

Bad

• No t-shirt or age group prizes (but really low entry fee!)

FINAL THOUGHTS: Posting this a year late but I'm feeling a little nostalgic since I won't be able to run this year's race.