2024 Run for the Red Turkey Trot Presented by Gesa Credit Union

Join us on November 28, 2024

Thank you for choosing to support your local Red Cross on Thanksgiving morning!

Thursday, November 28 — Columbia Park (Kennewick)

For all Lost & Found inquiries, please reach out to NWevents@redcross.org

2024 Chipped Trotter Race Results

Why We Run

This long-standing tradition raises critical funds to help support our local community during one of life's darkest moments - a home fire. Every day home fires bring unimaginable loss to families. In a matter of minutes, everything they know and love is lost.

If you've ever wondered what that really means, please take a look at this video that features one of our local board members, Carmel Perez, and our local Red Cross Chapter's work on FREE smoke alarm installations.

Carmel Perez - Sounding the Alarm for Bilingual Volunteers from Red Cross Northwest Region on Vimeo.

Last year was a record-breaking year, raising over $90,000 for the Home Fire Campaign! YOUR generosity ensures families can turn to the Red Cross for care and comfort.

This year marks our 21st annual Turkey Trot.

Packet Pick-up & In-Person Registration:

Thursday, Nov 28th: In-person registration and all unclaimed packets will be available for pick-up the morning of the event at the Registration Tent (near the bandshell stage) starting at 7:30 a.m.

Event Schedule: Thursday, November 28, 2024

7:30 a.m. - Hwy 240 Off-Ramp Closes (NOTE: Those arriving after 7:30AM, plan to take Edison St Exit and enter park from the West via Columbia Park Trail)

7:30 a.m. - Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens and FREE! hot coffee & hot cocoa

8:15 a.m. - Welcome and National Anthem 📣

8:30 a.m. - Pre-Race Warm Up by NSX CrossFit
8:50 a.m. - Trotter Line Up 🏁

Corral #1: Chip Trotters
Corral #2: Runners and Power Walkers
Corral #3: Walkers, Strollers, Adaptive Mobility, Wheelchairs, and Trotters with Dogs

8:55 a.m. - Last call for race start
9:00 a.m. - Race Start (start and finish lines are the same for the 1 Mile and 5K)
9:30 a.m. - Streets re-open to regular traffic

2024 Event Site Map:

Event Parking:

Preview this year's new course routes on MapMyRun: 1 Mile course and 5K course (note: routes are not certified)
To avoid road closures, plan to arrive at Columbia Park by 7:30 a.m.
For those arriving AFTER 7:30 a.m., please take the Edison St Exit and enter the park from the West via Columbia Park Trail.
Please do not park in or block parking for the golf course. If you park in the event lot, you will not be able to exit until all participants have passed the area (est. at 9:45 a.m.)
Parking for people with disabilities is available in the parking lot adjacent to the stage by the skate park until 8:15 a.m.. Please show your special parking permit or speak to the road closure attendant.
For drop-offs, please plan to park in one of our other designated parking lots after dropping off your trotter(s) no later than 8:15 a.m.

Road Closures:

6:00 a.m. - Roads will be closed at N. Fruitland St. & Columbia Park Trail and N. Hartford St. & Columbia Park Trail
Exit the park either SR240 to the West or Columbia Park Trail to the West.
No exit to the East until all trotters have cleared the course approximately at 11:00 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I find this year's 1 Mile and 5K course maps? They're available on MapMyRun linked here: 1 Mile and 5K.
Where and when can I "Trot"? Join us on Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving morning) at Columbia Park in Kennewick, WA. Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. and races will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Can I "Trot" on another day and/or location? Absolutely! You can sign-up and still trot your own course anytime, anywhere during Thanksgiving week. Be sure to post a picture on your social media and tag us at #RunForTheRed2024.
Do you still have t-shirts available? We have a very limited number of 2024 race shirts that will be available for sale for $20 at registration/packet pick-up at the event starting at 7:30 a.m.
I missed packet pick-up! How do I get my stuff? Packets will be available for pick-up starting at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the event.
Is this a timed/competitive race? We will have Chip Trotters again this year who would like their race to be timed but the race will remain a family-friendly event. For safety, we will organize participants at the start line as follows:
- Corral #1: Chip Trotters
- Corral #2: Runners and Power Walkers
- Corral #3: Walkers, Strollers, Adaptive Mobility, Wheelchairs, and Trotters with Dogs
When and where will the Chipped Trotter race results be posted? They will be posted on our event website by Friday, November 29th (the day after the race).
Can I bring my dog to the event? Dogs are allowed at Columbia Park during this event, but must remain on a leash and in your control at all times and start at Corral #3. Please note that we expect 2,000+ people in the park. Event staff reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the event if they feel that a dog is posing a hazard to other participants.
Is it ok for a child to be on a scooter for the race? Our main concern is to keep everyone at the event safe. For this reason, scooters or bikes are not permitted on the course.
Where do the proceeds raised for this event go towards? All proceeds from the 2024 Run for the Red Turkey Trot support the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.
Don't see your question here? Email us at NWevents@redcross.org and a representative will assist you.