Registration & General Race Info

All registration takes place online here https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Davis/DavisTurkeyTrot

T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for entries received by 11:59 pm on November 15th. Starting on November 16th, shirts and sizes are available at packet pick up first come, first served. Shirts are not held nor mailed for no-shows.

Discounts are available for youth (age 17 and under) entrants in the 2 mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

Online registration does not ‘close’. You may register online through race morning using your phone or computer.

Registration is available in-person at packet pick up and on race morning, although we encourage you to register in advance on your phone/computer. Chromebooks will be available for your use. Cash is accepted at packet pick up and on race day.

What Your Entry Includes: 2 mile/5K/10K/Half Marathon entries include a long sleeve technical shirt and a finisher medal, plus race timing and eligibility for awards. You may opt out of the shirt during the registration process for a discount.

Kids Events: For this division, entries start at $9 and include a finisher gift (kids oriented medal, not the same medal as the 2M/5K). A short sleeved t-shirt may be added on during the registration process for $5. We encourage pre-registration as desired shirt sizes may not be available for last minute entries.

We offer several divisions for kids:

• For toddlers, a 220 yard Toddler Trot (ages 0-4).
• For kids ages 12 and under, we offer a 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile (double loop).
• Heats, designated by age, will be used for the 1/2 and 1 Mile
• For kids ages 18 and under who have a disability, including those who use an assistive mobility device, we offer an Adaptive Run, Walk or Roll. This is a 50 yard course and is an oval / half circle shaped paved route. Heats will be used if necessary; based on enrollment. One caregiver or parent may accompany each participant in this division if needed (parent/caregiver does not need to be registered).
• Kids events will be held in this order starting at 10:45 am: Adaptive Division, 1 Mile, 1/2 Mile, 1/4 Mile, Toddler Trot. It is estimated that the kids event will conclude about 11:30 am.
• All kids events start on 6th Street between B and C Streets and finish at the corner of B Street and 6th Street (new location). Look for the black arch.

Minimum Ages: The 2 Mile, 5K, an 10K are open to all ages and it is at a parent/caregiver’s discretion about what distance is best for their child. The 1 mile, 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile kids races are for ages 12 and Under. The Toddler Trot is designed for toddlers, generally ages 0-4 years. The Adaptive Kids Run, Walk or Roll is open to those ages 18 and under.

The Half Marathon has a minimum age of 15. Requests for children under age 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You may email your request to [email protected] by November 11th. In your email, please include a description of your child’s training and past races they have performed at or near the 13.1 mile distance. If your request is granted, please know in advance that we will require that an adult (who is also registered for the race) accompanies the child during the half marathon.

Cut-Off Times: The Half Marathon has a cutoff time of 3 hours and 45 minutes, which is an average pace of 17:10 per mile. Participants who are not on track to finish by this time will be offered a ride back to the finish line.  The 10K has a cutoff time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is no cutoff time for the 2 Mile or 5K. Early starts are not available for any distance.

Refund Policy: All entries are non refundable and non transferable to a difference race. No refunds. Event happens rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, and/or adjust the race format at our discretion should there be unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances that would make the event unsafe for participants, volunteers, sponsors, the Davis community, law enforcement, or our staff. This includes wildfires/smoke, public health emergencies, and other unpredictable events. Refunds will not be given under any circumstances.

Transferring to a Friend: We offer the ability to gift your entry to a friend/family member should you become ill, injured, or have a schedule conflict and become unable to attend. You may gift your entry to another person within your runsignup account, or, you can contact us at [email protected] and we can complete it for you. Please include your name as well as the name of your friend + their email address. The deadline to gift entries is November 15th.

Transferring Divisions: If you need to change your division (e.g. from 10K to 5K) after you are already registered, you may do so within your runsignup account by November 15th. Alternatively, you may email us to request the transfer. There are no refunds for the price difference if you transfer from a division that is priced higher than your new division (for example, from the half marathon to the 10K). If you become sick/injured and cannot attend on race day, you may transfer to the virtual division and complete the race when you are able. We will grant transfers to the virtual division for illness or injury up to requests received by email through 9:00 am on November 18th.

Health and Safety Protocols

In order to ensure the safety of our athletes, volunteers, and staff, please 

• Do not attend if you are sick.
• Be mindful of others while on the course. Keep children nearby and avoid suddenly stopping. 
• Run or walk on the right and pass on the left.
• Do not walk or run several persons abreast and effectively block bike paths
• If you wear earbuds/headphones, keep one ear free to hear directions / announcements from volunteers, law enforcement, emergency vehicles, and/or other participants
• Jogging strollers at high speeds can be dangerous when weaving around others. We allow strollers but ask that you start towards the back. If you wish to run a faster pace, we suggest you do not run with a stroller.
• Please do not run/walk a distance for which you have not properly trained. If your training gets off-schedule, we are happy to change your entry to a shorter distance.
• If you plan to bring your dog to the event, we ask that you first assess whether the environment is suitable for your pup. There will be many other dogs, loud noises and a lot of people. Is your dog in shape to run or walk the distance you are entering? All dogs must be on non retractable leashes and be comfortable in busy environments with lots of people and dogs. Please do not bring dogs for which this environment will be frightening. Please bring plastic bags and clean up after him or her at all times. We also suggest bringing a portable water bowl.  Dogs may not start in the front of the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon events and must be towards the back. Doggy strollers/wagons are allowed in the 2 Mile race only.

Race results: are typically posted within 2 minutes of your finish to the internet. QR codes will be posted around the venue for you to scan with your phone and access the results.  You can also visit http://results.changeofpace.com in any mobile browser. The 2 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will be timed using a disposable RFID timing chip which will be adhered to the back of your race bib. Be sure to wear your bib visibly on the front of your body: on your chest/abdomen, hip or leg. 

No Need to Crowd The Starting Line: The 2 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon events all utilize RFID chip timing. A timing chip will be located on the back of your race bib – please do not remove or fold it. There is no need to gather tightly in the starting area or to rush to start the race when the horn signals the start, because your personal time will not start until your bib crosses the timing mats at the start line. Please help us encourage a more staggered start line and course by spreading out.