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Davis Turkey Trot Participant Newsletter #1 (Sent 10/31/25)
In this Email:
– Your Race Entry
– Packet Pick Up Info
– Training Tips
– Race Discount for Clarksburg Run
– Introduction to our Turkey Trot Ambassadors
November is finally here – or as we like to call it, ‘Turkey Trot month.’ The days are still warm, the nights are cool, the leaves are changing, and we’re putting the final touches on our biggest day of the year – Saturday, November 22nd.
We know you have a lot of choices this month for Thanksgiving trot’s, and we thank you for your continued support of the Davis Turkey Trot – and for pre-registering. Signing up early not only helps us better gauge how many medals and t-shirts to order, how many volunteers to recruit, how much food and water we’ll need, but it saves you $$! Win-win for us both.
Your Race Entry
You are registered for the Davis Turkey Trot as outlined below. If you need to make changes to your entry – such as the t-shirt size needs modifying or you would like to change your distance – you may do so within your runsignup account, or by emailing us at acopfoundation@gmail.com.
Name:
Event:
Gender:
Age on 11/22/25:
T-shirt Option:
Extra Merchandise Items:
Modify your entry in your runsignup account link:
Your QR Code for checking in at Packet Pick Up:
Packet Pick Up
You have two opportunities to pick up your race packet – bib number and t-shirt – which are as follows:
Pre-Race:
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Held at: Veteran’s Memorial Center
203 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616
Time: 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Parking: Davis High School or Yolo County Library; adjacent to building
Race Day:
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Held at: Civic Center Field
On B Street between 6th and 7th St., Davis
Time: Opens at 6:30 am
Arrive: 60-75 minutes before your race start
Virtual Entrants:
You may pick up on Friday, 11/21 (or have a friend do so on your behalf). If your packet is not picked up, it will be mailed the following week to the address on your entry.
What to bring when you pick up your bib:
- Your QR Code (above). You may show it to the check in volunteer on your phone, or provide a print-out
FAQ as you plan for Packet Pick Up:
- Can I pick up for a friend? Yes. If you have their QR code it will be faster/easier.
- Can I pick up outside the 1:30-6p timeframe? No, those are the times we have scheduled to have packets available and volunteers to assist.
- I may need to change my race distance to a shorter one last minute – can I do that when I pick up by bib? Yes, notify the volunteer of this first thing when you check in and they will be able to help with that.
- Will Extra Merchandise be available for pick up at Packet Pick Up? Yes.
Training for the Davis Turkey Trot
As you get ready for race day, below are some tips that might help ensure your race day is as smooth as possible.
✅ Keep weekly mileage increases to no more than 10% per week
✅ Aim to run/walk 3-5 times per week, with one workout being a “long run.” This will help build your stamina and mental toughness
✅ Most of your runs should be at an easy, conversational pace; incorporate speed work (sprints or faster paced shorter runs) once or twice a week.
✅ Do warm-ups and cool-downs
✅ Practice running at least once or twice at the same time of day as the race, if possible
✅ If possible, train in varying weather – it may rain or be foggy on race day, and you’ll want to have a sense of how your body responds to that and what gear/clothing will work best for you
✅ Include cross-training (such as walking, stationary bike, cycling) and strength training if you are able
A Race Discount for our Davis Turkey Trot Participants
This Sunday, November 2nd is the Clarksburg Country Run. We are assisting with the race course and timing, and the event director has graciously provided a 15% discount to our Turkey Trot entrants who might be contemplating a last-minute registration. It might make a great training race for your upcoming Trot!
Race Distances are: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, and Kids Runs (1/2 and 1 Mile). All courses are flat.
Location: Clarksburg is a small town of 400 people located along the Sacramento River, and is 20 minutes from Sacramento – exit from I-5 at the Delta Shores exit. The race start/finish is at Delta High School.
Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/clarksburg
Coupon Code: Davisturkeytrot2025
Our Davis Turkey Trot Race Ambassadors
Most race updates that we put out that aren’t by email will be via our Instagram page – so be sure to follow us at @a_change_of_pace.
If you’re already following us, you know that we have 12 amazing Race Ambassadors for this year’s Turkey Trot! They have all run or walked the Turkey Trot many times in the past and will be participating again this year.
They were selected for their joy and passion for being physically active, positivity and encouragement toward others, and ability to share their experiences and advice through their Instagram pictures, reels, videos and stories.
One of the goals of the Turkey Trot is to cultivate a sense of shared community around running, walking, and other types of movement. One of the ways we have seen that done effectively is through social media. We encourage you to check out our Ambassadors profiles and follow their journeys as they prepare for and join us for race day!
- Autumn @simplyautumnnguyen
- Lety @omg_lety
- Beth @run_sunshine
- Lisa @kanelasjungle
- Melissa @meltheengineer
- Leanne @thickinpeace
- Jellybean 🐾 (who will also be running) & Andrew @jellybean26.2
- Katrina @run4_mylife
- Biz @quilted_runner (also a half marathon pacer)
- Tony @morales.runs
- Julia @juliarunstheultraworld (also a half marathon pacer)
- Carolyn @runningto10
Additional Resources
We will send you further communication before race day with more details like parking info, post-race activities, etc.
A Change of Pace
