Davis Turkey Trot

Davis Turkey Trot

Davis Turkey Trot

( 3 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Davis,
    California,
    United States
  • November
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Stephanie Dunlap

California, United States
37 48
2017
"30th Anniversary"
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Stephanie Dunlap's thoughts:

Believe it or not, but this was my first time running this race celebrating 30 years in the Davis community! Since I wasn't able to pick up my bib prior to race day, I picked it up race morning. I was able to do so quickly and easily. I was pleased to see so many tents set up of local vendors out to celebrate this community event. I was also pleased to see a plethora of porta potties set up!

Since I arrived an hour before race start time, I headed back to my warm car to wait until the scheduled 8:30am race start time. Sadly, the race ended up not starting until closer to 8:45am since the 5k got a late start. I didn't mind too much though since the sun was now up and warming up the air a bit.

There were a total of 1,072 5k finishers, 573 10k finishes, and 309 half marathon finishers. Yes, it was a small race, but not the smallest race I have participated in.

It was nice to see half marathon pacers for the half marathon. The pacers help to set an even pace and help runners achieve their goals. My training has not been consistent lately to say the least, so I decided to start out with the 2:15 pace group. I stayed with them for the first 8 miles and then slowly dropped back.

The aid stations on course were well stocked with water, Gatorade, and even some mini Lara bars!

As for the finish line, it was more like a finish party! There were a lot of community members out to support this local race, vendors, etc. I would have stuck around longer, but donuts and a shower were calling my name.

All in all, not only would I run this race again, but I'd also recommend this race to others.

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