Frequently Asked Questions
Chip and Timing Questions
Children Running in 5K and 10K Questions
Kids' K Questions
Parents with Strollers Questions
Miscellaneos
Chip and Timing Questions
NEW CHIP SYSTEM THIS YEAR: The Trot will use a new disposable timing system. Timed 10K participants will no longer have to register their timing chip at packet pickup, or have it removed at the finish line. Each 10K runner's chip is encoded into the runner's bib number. The peel-off, disposable portion of the bib becomes a tag that you attach to your shoe. To learn how to properly attach the chip, please view this instructional video. Because of this new system, runners may no longer wear their own ChampionChip in the race.
Q: Do you time all of the 5K and 10K participants?
A: No, only 10K participants are chip-timed.
Q: I have my own ChampionChip. May I wear it in the race?
A: No. Because of the new disposable timing system, runners may no longer wear their own ChampionChip in the race.
Q: I want to be run in the 10K and be chip-timed. Can I wait and register the day of the race?
A: Yes.
Q: I already picked up my packet for running the 10K, however there is no chip inside. Was I supposed to get one at packet pick up?
A: Your chip is now integrated into your race bib number. To learn how to properly attach the chip, please view this instructional video.
Children Running in 5K and 10K Questions
Q: My child is 7, can he participate in the 5K Run?
A: Yes, the first age group for time awards is 7-14.
Q: My child is 7; does he have to pay the adult fee to walk with his father in the 5K?
A: No, he can pay the KIDS' K fee. He will receive a child's size short-sleeved shirt however, not an adult size.
Kids' K Questions
Q: Can parents walk with their kids during the Kids' K? If the parent is not doing the 5k run/walk, do they still need to pay $22 if they only do the Kids' K with the child?
A: Parents are welcome to walk with the child during the Kids' K and no they do not need to pay adult entry fee to do so, however, we will need a signed release from everyone on the course, so parents, please fill out an entry form, sign it and write "parent walking with child in Kids' K" on the form where it says to circle the event you are entering. Parents may purchase an event t-shirt for themselves if they would like.
Q: My child is 13; can he walk in the Kids' K?
A: No, the Kids' K is for children 12 and younger.
Parents with Strollers Questions
Q: Can I walk with my child if she is in a stroller or baby jogger?
A: Strollers and baby joggers may be used in the walks only and participants must stay to the back of the pack as to not impede faster participants.
Q: Do I have to pay for my 2-year-old to ride in a stroller in the 5K walk? I am paying the adult fee for myself.
A: No, children in strollers are free, however, every person, no matter what age, MUST HAVE SIGNED A RELEASE FORM. Parents must fill out a form for the child in the stroller and write "child in stroller with parent in 5K", etc. The child will not receive a t-shirt, unless you decide to purchase one.
Miscellaneos
Q: What is the award for age group winners?
A: A hand painted tile designed by a member of the Sheltering Arms Senior Services Adult Day Center.
Q: Can I bring my dog to the Turkey Trot?
A: No, insurance requirements prohibit dogs from the race course.
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