The 113th annual iteration of the NOAC's Turkey Day Race is
still on this year, but in a more asynchronous manner. Rather than the more
typical race-day gathering of swarms of runners clad in turkey socks and hats
that you may be used to, this Turkey Trot can be completed on your own at any
point after picking up your race packet and before Thanksgiving ends. Speaking
of the packet, which contains race premiums and information, remember to pick
up yours on Tuesday, November 24, at the New Orleans Athletic Club at 222 North Rampart St. Pickup is
available from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and participants will have the luxury of free
parking during the pickup period.
This year's
Turkey Trot has a $25 dollar registration fee, and the proceeds are benefitting
the Spina Bifida of Louisiana
(SBLouisiana) nonprofit organization. Spina bifida is a rare spinal birth
defect that most people are unfamiliar with, and SBLouisiana is working to
ensure that families who have children suffering from it can receive the
support they need. Second Harvest Food Bank is the other beneficiary, and they
continue to lead the fight against hunger in South Louisiana, as well as
advocating for education and serving in disaster relief.
While it
may feel pointless to do on your own an event such as this five-mile race,
which seems inextricable from its group identity, try to remember that before
long, we will hopefully be able to have group events back in full swing. For
now, a virtual race is all we can afford socially, but the money still supports
a great cause, and you are still getting in great exercise as well as
participating in a community event—even if you are all running in your own
places and timeframes. If you do end up participating and are interested in the
awards, remember to send your run results, as well as proof of your run, to info@neworleansathleticclub.com for consideration.
You can view all the important information about this race HERE.
