Participant Information (#2) for the Davis Turkey Trot

November 17, 2025

Thank you for pre-registering for the 2025 Davis Turkey Trot! Race day is this Saturday, November 22.

We look forward to including you in this year’s event. Below is information about this year’s event that we are sending to help ensure that you have a smooth race weekend experience

Here is the most important information in this email:

You’ll need to show your below QR code at registration to pick up your bib
The race is this Saturday, November 22 at Civic Center Field
Packet Pick Up is Friday, 11/21 from 1:30-6pm at the Vet’s Memorial Center in Davis on East 14th Street (by Davis High School).
Race day bib pick up is also offered & opens at 6:30 am near the finish line
Best option for parking on race day is at Davis High School and walk down B Street to 6th St
Make a note of your race start time (below) and arrive at least one hour early.
Start line is located at the corner of 6th and C Streets for all timed races
Wear your bib visibly on the front of your body during your event
Have fun!

Your Entry & QR Code:

You are entered as follows:

EVENT: Not provided
GENDER: Not provided AGE: Not provided
SHIRT: Not provided

QR CODE – SHOW AT REGISTRATION CHECK-IN:

As a reminder: You must participate in the race distance for which you are registered.

Even if your time does not matter to you, it can affect other people’s overall and age group place. We are happy to adjust your division if your plans have changed and, for example, you need to move from the Half to the 10K.

If you need to change your entry:

This includes changes like: Move from 10K to 5K, change to Virtual Division because you are sick and cannot attend, revise your tshirt size, etc.

Log in to your runsignup account N/A
Email us the change at acopfoundation@gmail.com by 5pm Thursday, November 20
Make the change at Problems & Solutions at Packet Pick Up

Transfer to a New Participant Deadline: We generously offer you the opportunity to transfer your race entry to another person if you cannot attend the event. All transfers to another person must be made by 11:59 pm on November 19 (Wednesday).

Packet Pick Up – Friday

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:

When: Friday, November 21, 2025

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis (Corner of East 14th and B Street, in between Davis HS and Yolo Library)

Time: 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm

When to Arrive: No earlier than 1:30 pm. The lines are longest at the beginning; to avoid lines arrive 2:30pm or later. We are unable to stay open past 6pm.

What to bring: Your QR Code (have on your phone or a printout).

Packet Pick Up – Race Day

Race Morning Packet Pick Up:

When: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location: Civic Center Field (start/finish location) on B Street between 6th and 7th Streets, Davis
Google map link

Registration will be in the large white tent on the north end of the field by the buildings

Time: 6:30 am onwards

When to Arrive: 60-75 minutes before your race start

What to bring: Your QR Code (have on your phone or a printout).

Virtual Participants

You may pick up on Friday during Packet Pick Up if you like – check in at “Problems & Solutions” line. All virtual entrant’s packets which are not picked up Friday will mailed Thanksgiving week.

T-shirts are not mailed for no-shows.

Extra Merchandise

If you ordered an add-on to your registration (such as: Short sleeved t-shirt, hat, Bark Bag) you can pick this up on either Friday or Saturday at the Extra Merchandise table at registration. We will have 100% cotton long sleeves in olive green available for sale on-site as well.

How To Wear Your Race Bib

Please wear your bib on the front of your body on the outermost layer of clothing so that it is visible to timers, course monitors, photographers, etc. Safety pins will be available at registration.

START TIMES & THE STARTING AREA

All races take place on Saturday morning, November 22, 2025

Start times are as follows:

7:50 a.m. – Half Marathon
8:05 a.m. – 2 Mile
8:30 a.m. – 5K
9:00 a.m. – 10K
10:15 a.m. – One Mile
10:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Runs

• The 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 2 Mile and One Mile all start at the corner of 6th and C Streets (one block from the park). They finish at a mutual finish line located on B Street between 6th and 7th.

• No early or late starts.
You must start at the correct time for your distance. If you start at the wrong time, you may be disqualified. Please listen to the race announcer at the start. That is, 10K runners may not start early with the 5K, 5K runners may not start with the Half Marathon, etc. The reason for this is safety: courses will be set up, roads closed, volunteers in place and safe for the division we are currently starting and only when we are starting it. Please refer to start times above.

No Need to Crowd the Start Line
• Your time does not start until you cross the start mats. It is unnecessary to be at the very front unless you are planning on being one of the top three overall winners of the race. Please spread out and take your time.

Line Up By Anticipated Pace
Pace signs will be present at the start line. Only runners planning to run a consistent sub 6:00 mile should be at the front. Behind that, runners of a 6 minute per mile to 7 minute per mile pace, and so on. Your time does not start until you cross the starting mats, so there is no need to crowd the start. The reason for lining up by pace is safety: we want everyone starting to take off at the approximate same pace. Slower participants being passed by faster ones creates a weaving situation that can be a safety issue for tripping. ALL walkers must start at the back.

Strollers
Strollers in all distances must start towards the back behind the 10:00/mile pace sign, and it is not recommended that you run with a stroller if you would like to run a sub 8:00 pace. This will create a lot of weaving which is not safe for you and your child or for others around you.

Participants with dogs in the 2 Mile
Please do not bring any dogs that are uncomfortable in crowds, around loud noises, or other dogs. This includes jumping, excessive barking, etc. Do not let your leashes extend all the way out during the race but ESPECIALLY at the start line.

Lastly, we suggest you bring a portable water bowl so that you can ensure your dog stays hydrated. You must also clean up after your pet and put the baggies in a trash can. It should not have to be said, however, it needs to be said: is not acceptable to leave poop bags in the street or on nearby residents’ lawns or property. Please find a trash can for all poop bags.

Additional Safety Notes:
(1) Please do not let your leashes extend all the way out during the race but ESPECIALLY at the start line.
(2) Be thoughtful and conscientious of others around you, especially at the start

Hydrating pups:
We suggest you bring a portable water bowl so that you can ensure your dog stays hydrated. We do not have dog water stations available.

Kids Events, Starting Location, and Heats

• The kids events start at 6th and B Streets (different than the timed races) and finish on the grass of the expo/booth area
• The kids events will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. in this order:
— Half Mile
— Quarter Mile
— Toddler Trot
ONE parent/caregiver may accompany each child in the half, quarter mile and toddler trot; please do not line up at the very front if you choose to do this.

PARKING / DIRECTIONS

🚗 Park Address for GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5WehsTK1H9RUhdc6A

• Parking on Saturday is available: on Downtown side streets and at Davis High School (14th/B St) which is a 7 block walk to the race. Two hour enforcement is not in effect on race morning until noon. Allow yourself extra time for parking on race morning. You will likely have a brisk walk/run warm up from your vehicle to the race site – do not anticipate being able to park a block from the event.

• Please be mindful of nearby residents. Do not walk in their yards near the start line and do not block driveways with vehicles.
• Farmer’s Market is also taking place at nearby Central Park until 1pm and downtown spaces will be limited.
• Please note that B Street will be closed from 5th to 7th, and 6th Street will be closed from B to C Streets.
• The City of Davis lot adjacent to Civic Pool and the City offices will be CLOSED due to this being part of the Kids Courses and only available for ADA parking. For those with disabled parking placards, please enter off A Street (B Street will be closed).

Once the races start at 8am, B Street will be closed from 5th to 14th, and 6th Street will have intermittent full closures for each start. Please plan your google maps approach and parking plans accordingly.

SWEATS / GEAR CHECK

• A sweat/gear check will be available on the field for you to leave your warmer layers during your run/walk. Please do not leave valuables.

COURSE

• Course maps for all events are located here.
• Please view maps prior to event day and make note of the important turns for your division.
• Water stations are located approximately every two miles on the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon and will offer water and fluid replacement.
• Half Marathon water stations are at approx. every two miles. We will not have nutrition supplements; please carry your own if it is part of your training. We will have sliced fruit at the Mile 5.5 station.
• Half Marathon: portable bathrooms will be located at the water stations except mile 12; there are permanent restrooms at about 12.25
• Half Marathon pacers, organized by the GVH running club, will be available from 1:40 to 3:00 goal finish times. Find them at the start or along the route by the pace signs they will be carrying.
• Please carry your own water if you feel you will need fluids more frequently than we offer them.
• The cut off for course support for the Half Marathon is 4 hours. If you are on the course after this time and choose to continue, please obey all traffic lights, use the sidewalk, and watch for vehicles. The finish line will be open for finishers until 12:00 Noon.

POST-RACE

• All entrants will be offered water and refreshments, including pancakes, in the race expo on the grass.
• Be sure to walk through the expo and check out the vendor booths.

RESULTS and AWARD MEDALS

• Results will be posted during the event online here.
• Your bib number will have a QR code on the front of it that you can scan for results.
• Or: visit results.changeofpace.com in your phone’s browser and select the Davis Turkey Trot.

• Award Medal pick up will be located on the field. Check race results on your phone before you leave to see if you have won a prize in either your age group or special division. Unclaimed awards are not mailed.

All awards pick up is in the expo area at the tents located along the B Street side of the expo.

Please Note: Award medals are not mailed. Please pick your medal up on race day.