Thanksgiving Morning 8 Mile Prediction Race
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Start Time: 8am
Cost: $5
Location: Ada, MI (Start located near Fulton & Grand River)
!!CASH PRIZES!!
Information:
Join us for our own version of a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot - with one difference: you don't have to run fast in order to win! The Predict-A-Turkey 8 miler is not necessarily a race but rather a prediction run: you predict your time beforehand and try to run as close to that time as possible. The winner(s) of the run will finish closest to his/her pre-race predicted time. There is one major rule: runners must not keep track of their running time during the race (no watches)! This rule relies 100% on the honor system.
The $5 entry fee will go entirely to the winners. Please bring your entry fee in cash to the morning of the race. There is no online registration, credit card payment, and please do not bring a personal check. Please complete the pre-registration form on this website - you will pay the morning of the race and you CAN change your time the morning of; pre-registration helps us to plan on the number of participants.
Note: This is a no budget, no organization, honor system race. There will not be any t-shirts, water/aid stations, course officials, med tents, etc. The race is not affiliated with any charity, business or organization: Just 8 miles of road and a bunch of turkeys (I mean...runners). All you need to do in order to register is to complete the registration form to provide your name & prediction time on this website and show up! You may change your prediction time the morning of the race!
Join us for our own version of a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot - with one difference: you don't have to run fast in order to win! The Predict-A-Turkey 8 miler is not necessarily a race but rather a prediction run: you predict your time beforehand and try to run as close to that time as possible. The winner(s) of the run will finish closest to his/her pre-race predicted time. There is one major rule: runners must not keep track of their running time during the race (no watches)! This rule relies 100% on the honor system.
The $5 entry fee will go entirely to the winners. Please bring your entry fee in cash to the morning of the race. There is no online registration, credit card payment, and please do not bring a personal check. Please complete the pre-registration form on this website - you will pay the morning of the race and you CAN change your time the morning of; pre-registration helps us to plan on the number of participants.
Note: This is a no budget, no organization, honor system race. There will not be any t-shirts, water/aid stations, course officials, med tents, etc. The race is not affiliated with any charity, business or organization: Just 8 miles of road and a bunch of turkeys (I mean...runners). All you need to do in order to register is to complete the registration form to provide your name & prediction time on this website and show up! You may change your prediction time the morning of the race!
A HUGE THANKS to Great Harvest Bread Company of Grand Rapids for donating delicious "Runner's Rolls" waiting for you at the finish line! Please visit them in Cascade to say thanks!:
850 Forest Hill Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
850 Forest Hill Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Race FAQ & Info:
1. Why?
To make room for turkey of course!
2. What is the course like?
The course is a gently rolling course run on a bikepath - the race will not be run on any roads whatsoever.
3. What are the rules?
This will be an honor system race - NO WATCHES. You must commit to not wearing a watch/keeping track of your own time during the race. There will be an official watch at the start and finish to record each runner's time.
4. Can I wear an MP3 player/push a stroller/run with my dog
No, yes & yes. There are only 2 rules: run 8 miles, don't wear a watch or keep track of your time. If you absolutely must wear a MP3 player to get through a run, you must not use it to keep track of your time.
5. Can I register the morning of?
Yes, we will take registrations up until 10 minutes before the race.
6. Can I change my prediction time on race morning?
Yes, we will accept any time changes up until 10 minutes before the race.
7. How do I ask more questions?
If you have any further questions, please use registration form on this website and ask your question in the "predicted time" box.
1. Why?
To make room for turkey of course!
2. What is the course like?
The course is a gently rolling course run on a bikepath - the race will not be run on any roads whatsoever.
3. What are the rules?
This will be an honor system race - NO WATCHES. You must commit to not wearing a watch/keeping track of your own time during the race. There will be an official watch at the start and finish to record each runner's time.
4. Can I wear an MP3 player/push a stroller/run with my dog
No, yes & yes. There are only 2 rules: run 8 miles, don't wear a watch or keep track of your time. If you absolutely must wear a MP3 player to get through a run, you must not use it to keep track of your time.
5. Can I register the morning of?
Yes, we will take registrations up until 10 minutes before the race.
6. Can I change my prediction time on race morning?
Yes, we will accept any time changes up until 10 minutes before the race.
7. How do I ask more questions?
If you have any further questions, please use registration form on this website and ask your question in the "predicted time" box.