2004 TALLAHASSEE TURKEY TROT
Name________________________________
Address______________________________
City ________________________________
State____ Zip ___________
Age on Race Day ________ D.O.B. _______
Sex (circle one) M F
Team Name___________________________
Team Captain _________________________
Shirt Size (circle one) S M L XL None
Phone Number ________________________
E-mail address ________________________
Race Entered: (circle one) 1m 5K 10K 15K
Amount Paid: _________
If you are competing on a school team for a Kent
Vann Partners in Excellence Award please include:
Name of School _______________________
Grade___ Elementary______ Middle_______
WAIVER: In consideration of your acceptance of my entry as a
participant in the 2004 Tallahassee Turkey Trot, I, the undersigned, for
myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waive and
release any and all claims for damages, for death, personal injury or loss
of property against Gulf Winds Track Club, its officers and directors,
members or representatives and all volunteers and others promoting or
assisting in anyway the promotion or organization of The Turkey Trot
races, which may arise from my participation in the these races on
November 25, 2004 or while traveling to or from the event, even if
caused in part by the negligence or negligent actions or other fault of
the parties or persons I am hereby releasing by the dangerous or
defective condition of any property or equipment owned, maintained or
controlled by them and/or because of the liability without fault. My
participation is voluntary and done at my own risk. I understand that
running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and that I should
not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained. I attest that I
am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the competition of this
event. I fully understand I am forever giving up in advance any right to
sue or make claims against the parties I am releasing if I suffer injuries
and damages even though I do not know to what extent those injuries
and damages might be and am voluntarily assuming the risk of such
injuries and damages. I will assume my own medical and emergency
expenses in the event of an accident or other incapacity or injury
resulting from or occurring in my participation. I agree not to wear
headsets, run with dogs, baby joggers or strollers during the race. I have
read and understand everything written above and I voluntarily sign this
agreement.
Signature ___________________________________________________
Date _________________________________
Thanksgiving Day
November 25, 2004
State of Florida
Capital Circle Office Complex
Esplanade Way
Turkey Gobbler
1 Mile Run/Walk
8:00 a.m.
5K, 10K, and 15K Races
8:30 a.m.
GULF WINDS TRACK CLUB
Presented by Capital Health Plan, Inc. www.gulfwinds.org/turkeytrot
GULF WINDS TRACK CLUB
313 North Monroe Street, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
The Races - 1 mile, 5K, 10K & 15K
The Turkey Gobbler is a 1 mile fun run/walk that
starts at 8:00 a.m. The main course begins at 8:30
a.m. when the 5K, 10K, and 15K races start. The
races are TAC certified and start on Esplande Way
in front of Eatz Café in the State Capital Circle
Office Complex, 2.5 miles south of Apalachee
Parkway and Capital Circle. All races are GWTC
Grand Prix events.
Location
Turkey Trot is back at SouthWood! The move to
SouthWood was a huge success and the races are
returning to the rolling hills and lakes of
SouthWood. This picturesque setting is just the
place to make your Thanksgiving something special.
GWTC & CHP Working Together
Turkey Trot is pleased to continue its partnership to
promote health and fitness with Capital Health Plan
as presenting sponsor. Capital Health Plan wants to
get the message out to Tallahassee that participation
means fitness and fitness means health. Capital
Heath Plan has put its money where its mouth is
with a very generous sponsorship.
Music Fest
This year we kick off our celebration on November
21, 2004 at 3:30 at the American Legion Hall on
Lake Ella with a Music Fest. Come pick up your
race packet, listen to music orchestrated by Bill
McGuire, bring contributions and pledges for
Refuge House, The Shelter or the Chenoweth Fund
and get in the Turkey Trot spirit.
Community Life Line
Funds from the Turkey Trot races go to support a
number of great causes in our Community: (1) The
Refuge House; (2) The Shelter; (3) Kent Vann
Partners in Excellence; and (4) Gulf Winds Track
Club. Bring your contributions of nonperishable
food, clothes or toiletry items to the race and we
will get them delivered to someone who needs
them.
The Refuge House is a shelter for victims of
domestic and sexual violence, including children.
The Refuge House serves eight North Florida
counties. The Shelter provides accomodations and
critical services for those in need.
Registration
The entry fee for the 5K, 10K and 15K races is $10
if paid by November 21 and $15 after that date.
There is also a family discount for pre-registration.
For each immediate family member after the first
two, the fee is $7 if paid by November 21. Specially
designed T-shirts go to all 5K, 10K, and 15K
runners. There is also a no t-shirt option of $7
before November 21 and $10 after that date. The
entry fee for the 1 mile Turkey Gobbler is only $4
per person or $10 if you want a t-shirt if you register
by November 21. After November 21, it is $5 and
$15. You can register at Sports Beat at 800-100
Ocala Road, or by mail addressed to David Yon,
313 North Monroe Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee,
FL 32301. Checks should be made payable to Gulf
Winds Track Club. You can pick up race packets at
the Music Fest or at Sports Beat starting November
21. EARLY REGISTRATION AND PACKET
PICK UP IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
HELP US AVOID LONG LINES ON RACE
DAY. Race day registration will start at 6:45 a.m.
and end at 7:30.
Awards/Team Competition
Awards will be given to the top two finishers, male
and female, for each race. Awards will also be
presented to the top two teams in the 5K, 10K and
15K. In addition, all runners participating on a
team will receive a commemorative award. Teams
can have as many as five members with the top four
scores counting. The results will be age-and-sex
graded. Charts will be provided at the scoring table
to enable adjustments for your time based on your
age and sex. Each team must have a team
CAPTAIN who is responsible for accurately
recording the team’s score.
Finish Line & Results
You will be given a race number with a tag on the
bottom. Once you cross the finish line this tag will
be removed and you will receive a card which
shows your place. Please write your name, team
name, and finishing time on the card. Please make
sure this card gets turned in at the results table. If
you are on a team, have your team captain complete the team
form and turn it in at the results table. We want to
provide complete results information on the
GWTC home page http://www.gulfwinds.org SO
PLEASE TURN IN YOUR FINISH CARD.
Kent Vann Partners In Excellence Award
The middle school and elementary school with the
most student runners or walkers will each receive a
Kent Vann Partners In Excellence Award of $300.
Second place will receive $200. The school that
brings in the most items for the Community
Sharing Program will also receive $300, while
second place will receive $200. A school must turn
in a list of its participants at the finish line.
Community Champion Award
Each year Turkey Trot recognizes a member of our
community who has made a difference. This year
our Community Champion is Joe Dexter. Joe
teaches at Florida High with a specialty in middle
school science. He was District Teacher of the
Year in 1993 and 2004. He is GWTC equipment
manager, Race Director of the Year and member of
the Hall of Fame.
For more information call David or Mary Jean
Yon at 668-2236 or 425-6671; Sports Beat at 576-
3338 or E-mail [log in to unmask] Also check
out the Gulf Winds Track Club home page at:
http://www.gulfwinds.org/turkeytrot.