Race Day Information
Can you believe the 2021 Wiregrass Turkey Trot is upon us?
The race ushers in the holiday season, full of family, festivities, and fun! We wanted to give you some race information so that you are prepared for race day. We've provided details for Race Day on this web page.
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Packet Pickup
Fit2Run The Runner's Superstore
Address: 28139 Paseo Dr., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Race Location
We'll help you find your way! The race is going to be held at the
Fit2Run The Shops at Wiregrass 28139 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 phone: 941-722-3369 Click here for a map and interactive driving directions. |
Directions
- From NB I-75: Take the State Road 56 exit 275. Please note, this exit sneaks up on you a couple miles before you actually get to the exit. Turn right onto SR 56. Drive 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd. Turn left onto Bruce B Downs, and then an immediate right into the mall.
- From SB I-75: Take the State Road 56 exit 275. Turn left onto SR 56. Drive 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd. Turn left onto Bruce B Downs, and then an immediate right into the mall.
- From NB I-275: If you are coming from I-275, take exit 59. This will happen before I-275 merges with I-75. Take exit to State Road 56 and turn right. Drive 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd. Turn left onto Bruce B Downs, and then an immediate right into the mall.
- From NB Bruce B Downs Blvd: Take Bruce B Downs Blvd to State Road 56. You can either stay straight and turn into the mall on the right, or you can turn right onto SR 56 and turn left into the mall.
Parking Information
Parking will be available at the Shops at Wiregrass. Certain areas will be restricted due to the run course. Parking will be open from JC Penney to Dillards along State Road 56. The parking garage, and any parking areas behind the mall will be closed to traffic.
Parking Entrances
Entrance into the Shops at Wiregrass will be available from State Road 56. At 7 am, we will close entrances off of SR 56 and funnel traffic to the two Bruce B Downs Blvd. entrances. This is to ensure vehicles will not interfere with the 5k foot traffic.
The entrance accessible from AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will NOT be open for traffic.
Parking will be available at the Shops at Wiregrass. Certain areas will be restricted due to the run course. Parking will be open from JC Penney to Dillards along State Road 56. The parking garage, and any parking areas behind the mall will be closed to traffic.
Parking Entrances
Entrance into the Shops at Wiregrass will be available from State Road 56. At 7 am, we will close entrances off of SR 56 and funnel traffic to the two Bruce B Downs Blvd. entrances. This is to ensure vehicles will not interfere with the 5k foot traffic.
The entrance accessible from AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will NOT be open for traffic.
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Race Day Schedule
Thanksgiving-themed costume contest Prizes for first and second places. Here is what you do to qualify. BEFORE THE RACE…
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Finish Line Instructions
After crossing the finish line, please leave the finish chute area to make way for other finishers. We will have bottles of water and other refreshments at the finish. Just remember, you want to save room for pie later!
After crossing the finish line, please leave the finish chute area to make way for other finishers. We will have bottles of water and other refreshments at the finish. Just remember, you want to save room for pie later!
Post Race Awards Ceremony
Post race festivities include BOGO on select drafts while they last from The Brass Tap.
Starting at 9 a.m., race awards and costume contest winners will be announced in the JC Penny Courtyard.
In continuing with tradition, the Top Overall Finishers, as well as age group winners will receive a commemorative trophy. Age group awards are in 5 year increments. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be based on gun time. Race times for the 5K will be posted here.
Adults age 21 and over will receive a coupon for Buy One, Get One drafts at the Brass Tap good for Thursday morning! As always, please drink responsibly, and tip your bartenders generously! They came out to serve you on Thanksgiving - thank them for all the hard work!
And this year, we'll be recognizing the top finishers in our Thanksgiving-themed costume contest.
Post race festivities include BOGO on select drafts while they last from The Brass Tap.
Starting at 9 a.m., race awards and costume contest winners will be announced in the JC Penny Courtyard.
In continuing with tradition, the Top Overall Finishers, as well as age group winners will receive a commemorative trophy. Age group awards are in 5 year increments. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be based on gun time. Race times for the 5K will be posted here.
Adults age 21 and over will receive a coupon for Buy One, Get One drafts at the Brass Tap good for Thursday morning! As always, please drink responsibly, and tip your bartenders generously! They came out to serve you on Thanksgiving - thank them for all the hard work!
And this year, we'll be recognizing the top finishers in our Thanksgiving-themed costume contest.