SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The City of Roseville is excited that COVID has calmed down enough that Parks and Recreation is able to bring back the Turkey Trot this year. This will be the 9^th annual race and will take place on Thanksgiving morning. Registrations are now being taken to participate in the race. You must pre-register. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted on race day.

The Turkey Trot is a 5K and 10K race in which the proceeds will go to benefit at-risk and low-income youth in Roseville. There is room for 2800 participants in the race. There are currently about 1700 spots still open. The course will begin and end at Vernon Street Town Square in Downtown Roseville.

Registration fees from now until November 21, 2021, at 11:59pm are as follows: 10K - $45, 5K - $40, 10K/5K 14 & under - $35. Registrants are supposed to get shirts, bibs and awards. However, those that registered before November 1, 2021 will receive bibs with the racer’s name on it, after that your name will not be on the bib. In addition, those that register later than October 24, are not guaranteed a shirt in your size.

All adult participants will receive a Unisex Port & Company long sleeve performance blend race shirt. Youth will receive 100% cotton shirts. Extra shirts were ordered but they will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Packet Pickup times will be Tuesday, November 23 11am-3pm and 5-8pm and on Wednesday, November 24 from 9am – 11am. The organizers ask that you please plan on getting your packet, or sending someone to pick it up for you, as they will not mail packets to participants. Packet pickups will be at Roseville Sports Center located at 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville Ca 95747. Late registration will be allowed at packet pickup until all of the spots are filled.

On the day of the race… Parking for the event will be free. Plan to arrive no later than 8:15 am. Race announcements and course instructions will begin promptly at 8:30am. The race will start promptly at 8:40am for the 10K and 9:00am for the 5K. The race will feature disposable chip timing with live results and finisher photos. Refreshments will be provided for participants.

You can get a copy of the courses by visiting the following web addresses: 10K route https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4602757573 and for the 5K route https://mapmyrun.com/routes/view/422418640. For further information and to register to participate visit Roseville.ca.us/events or call 916-774-5974