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A fun and fast 5K run/walk fundraiser for FoodShare on Thanksgiving morning at the Ventura Auto Center + the Free Ventura Family YMCA Kids 1K

Food Drive

Please bring canned goods to the event to support our food drive. We will have Foodshare containers for donations which will be shared for those going through hard times.

Results Posted

Huge THANK YOU for coming out and supporting the race and FoodShare. Over 500 runners and lots and lots of food donations.
Results for today's race posted at http://venturaturkeytrot.com/results/9-2011results
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We are always in need of volunteers so if you are interesed please contact Josh Spiker via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 805-258-7018.

There are many different ways to help whether its before the event distributing postcards or at the event directing runners or taking in donated food items.

 

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Race Info

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Thanksgiving Morning

November 24th, 2011

The 4th annual Ventura Turkey Trot presented by The Ventura Auto Center will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 24th. Bring your little ones for the Free Ventura Family YMCA Kids 1K. This years event is benefiting FoodShare, a nonprofit organization geared towards alleviating hunger in Ventura County. We ask participants to bring a canned or boxed food item to help someone in need.

Location

Ventura Auto Center

6451 Auto Center Drive.

Ventura, CA 93003

Time Structure

Race Day Registration & Check-In - 7:00am

5K Start Time - 8:00am

1K Start Time - 9:00am

Raffle - 9:15am

Awards - 9:30am

Event Features

  • TrackerLynx & Ipico chip based timing system. TrackerLynx combines the best of 2 proven technologies (chip + image) to assure every participant receives an accurate time soon after they complete their run.
  • Free Event t-shirt (100% cotton) to remember the event
  • Blazing Fast Course (course records are 14:17 (Michael Chavez) and 16:55 (Annie Toth.)
  • Cool Awards in 5-year age increments from 14 & Under to 70+
  • Raises money for FoodShare
  • Post-Race Food & Socializing
  • And of course the usual suspects (mile markers, well marked, lots of port-o-potties, etc.)

Cost

Fees By November 1st November 1 - 23 Race Day
5K $25 $30 $35

Sign Up

Course Map (Click map to view larger)

 

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Sign Up

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Register Online (using Race360, a race sign-up service offering low processing fees for runners and no spam emails.)

     (You may also sign up via active.com HERE)

Mail-In Registration Form

 

Fees By November 1st November 1 - 23 Race Day
5K $25 $30 $35

Free t-shirt included for all pre-registered 5K participants.

 

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Beneficiary

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About FOOD Share

Mission Statement

FOOD Share is a 501 (C) 3 not for profit dedicated to feeding, nourishing and educating the hungry of Ventura County, educating the community on those who are hungry and why, and advocating a reduction of the root causes of hunger.

Vision Statement

FOOD Share innovatively and efficiently gathers and distributes food, serving those in need. Our dedicated volunteers and staff fight hunger with compassion and commitment to ensure that people have access to nutritious food. FOOD Share responds to community emergencies quickly and effectively. FOOD Share embraces the diversity of Ventura County and builds partnerships by involving the entire community to fight hunger and its causes. Education and public awareness are keys to finding solutions. 

How Our Food Bank Works

FOOD Share distributes millions of pounds of healthy food every year both through our own programs such as the Senior Brown Bag Program and Kids' Farmers' Market, as well as through distribution via our parnter agencies. Click here to read more... 

Where We Get Our Food

The agricultural community, grocery stores, vendors, corporate sponsors, farms, individuals, and our partners help FOOD Share receive enough food to feed 73,000 people a month. Click to learn more... 

Awards

Since our opening, FOOD Share has been recognized by many organizations and partners for our efforts in ridding Ventura County of hunger. Click to see them.

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