2024 PPTC Turkey Trot
Race for Reconciliation 5-Miler
The 2024 PPTC Turkey Trot is sold out. We do not have a waitlist and we do not offer bib transfers or cancellations.
Photo by Samuel Trimble
About the Race for Reconciliation
One of Brooklyn’s most popular races, this spectacular 5-miler is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! The race will be held on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28th in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. We will assign participants into two waves, based on your estimated pace, starting at 8:15am and 9:00am. You may drop back to wave 2 to run with others, but you cannot move from wave 2 to wave 1. If you want to compete for an overall 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, you must be in the first wave. Overall winners will receive a baked treat!
This year marks our third year partnering with the American Indian Community House (AICH) whose mission is to improve and promote the well-being of the American Indian Community and to increase the visibility of American Indian cultures in an urban setting in order to cultivate awareness, understanding and respect.
Prospect Park Track Club welcomes athletes with all abilities, and if you have questions about race accommodations, please email us turkey@pptc.org.
Races will take place rain or shine. Any decision to cancel due to dangerous weather conditions will be announced the morning of the race, and will be messaged through email, PPTC social media, and updates on this website.
The course will close at precisely 10:40am in order to return the park to the public and relieve all of the volunteers. All participants are expected to complete the 5-mile course by the cutoff time.
Race Packets & Registration
Race packets will include your bib and the winter hat unless you choose to OPT-OUT of receiving the hat at bib pick-up.
One person can pick-up for multiple people
Packets will be available for pick-up at:
Brooklyn Running Company, 480 Bergen Street, Brooklyn (this is the Park Slope location, NOT Williamsburg) at the following dates/times:
Day 1 - Sunday 11/24, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Day 2 - Tuesday 11/26, 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Day 3 - Wednesday 11/27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Race-day packet pick-up will be available only between 7:15am - 8:30am, however, we highly recommend retrieving your bibs ahead of the race.
Community Partner
As is our Thanksgiving tradition, we are partnering with a local organization that provides social services and community support. The American Indian Community House (AICH) was founded in 1969, by Native American volunteers as a community-based organization, mandated to improve the status of Native Americans, and to foster inter-cultural understanding.
Race Fees
$40 Early Bird special through 9/17
$45 9/18 - sellout
$100 Charity Bibs with 100% of fees donated directly to The American Indian Community House
PPTC DOES NOT OFFER BIB TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS
The Hat!
It's the moment you've been waiting for: Here are the colors for this year's hat!
Note: In the interest of environmental protection and waste reduction, there is an opt-out option at registration, if you do not want a hat.
Design and Branding by Rose Milgrom Kohn and Brienna Vos
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from the race:
Strollers
Animals or pets
Unofficial pacers or any non-registered runners
Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind
A weapon of any kind
Post Race Amenities
A small selection of refreshments will be available to race participants including bagels, hot chocolate, water and apples.
Results
Live results will be available on race day by clicking on View Results on this page, and will be saved in your RunSignUp account. You may also elect during registration to have results sent via email and/or text message.
Timing Services provided by Catskills Timing
Stay Connected
Remember to tag us in your Race for Reconciliation posts and stories! @prospectparktc and #pptcraceforreconciliation2024.
Best of luck on your race and best wishes for a wonderful holiday. If you have any questions, please email turkey@pptc.org.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at turkey@pptc.org
Course Map
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
We are excited to partner with sponsors who value community—especially our Brooklyn running community—as much as we do. Over 2500 runners and volunteers participate in this race, so this is a great way to get your message out to a diverse community.
