Saturday July 11, 2015. Humid 67 degrees, cloudy, RAIN. 8 am. 10k, North Liberty, IA

10k, 5k, 1 mile - North Liberty Community Pantry Thanksgiving in July Turkey Trot
Registration - This was available online through get me registered, or you could print a form and mail in a check. Price increased as race day approached, where could also register for $35, shirt was not guaranteed. All distances paid the same price. Included in registration unisex short sleeved tech tee, chip timing, bib & post race raffle chance.

Packet Pick up: There was no expo. Packets could be picked up the night before the race at the Pantry, or on race day up until 7:45 am. There were some flyers, chapstick and a pen in the bag of things.

Pre-race: The event was held on a 40 acre park, all grass. Parking was on the grass (it was raining.) There were port-o-potties, but they were a short walk to get to. There were a few race announcements, thanks to the runners, directions on the course (where the 5k/10k split was.) No National Anthem.

Race / Course: Run through the city of North Liberty
-course was on sidewalk, narrow in spots, low hanging trees
-one water stop, dixie cups (would pass twice on the 10k)
-the 10k was 2 loops
-many volunteers and officers at major intersections
-no spectators
-no photographers
-no mile markers, no arrows on the course
-Flat, no hills

Finish/Post Race: The timing mats signified the finish of the course. There were no post race announcements, overall winners were just found and handed their trophies. Runners could check in to see if they won a raffle prize. There were bananas, coffee, bottled water and a buffet of baked goods.

Overall: The price is right for a 10k, and the money goes to a great cause. However the race is a little unorganized and running on sidewalks in a race is too crowded.

Results: 15th overall, 9th female, in a time of 51:02

Check out my blog, was there a post race donut? https://marathang.wordpress.com/2015/07/12/thanksgiving-in-july-turkey-trot-review/