October 13, 2024 – Walk/run or roll laps of Niven Lake Trail – with Yellowknife Multisport Club and Yellowknife True North Rotary Club!
2024 Turkey Trot
This event will be both a Virtual and in person event with the course being laps of the Niven Lake Trail.
This event can be virtual between October 8-13, 2024. Email us to let us know you have completed the event. (ykmultisport@gmail.com)
The in person event will be starting at the Niven Drive entrance and around Niven Lake Trail. Show up between 10 and 11am at the Niven Lake Trail for a staggered start. It’s your choice, Walk/Run/Roll – anything non-motorized – just be legal and be safe!
As usual please note this is a fun non-competitive event!
When running be sure to:
- bring a phone with you for emergency,
- plan proper fueling (food/water),
- dress for the conditions, proper footwear being extremely important,
- Watchout for and stay clear of all wildlife,
- plan your route to avoid congestion and traffic,
- DO NOT use headphones,
- Particularly for Virtual event, notify someone when you start and finish your route. Notify a friend or family member, the ZOOM meeting is NOT notification. (RoadID and Strava have an app!)
- Be reasonable in your choice of trail to complete this on and choose a route that is suitable for you physically.
The only requirement is that you participate and have a good time. Run for a PB, walk with a dog or just have a nice day out celebrating how awesome we/you are!!
Date: October 13, 2024 OR Virtually between October 8-13, 2024
Cost: $15 (participants aged 17** and under are free – a parent or guardian must sign the waiver)
Check in/Start Line:
Virtual – No check in or start line, but you are encouraged to complete the event at the Niven Lake trail.
In Person – NO MASS START – arrive any time between 10am and 11am. Start when you arrive. Complete as many laps as you like of the Niven Trail in either direction. Wish fellow pedestrians a happy Thanksgiving as you see them.
Finish line:
Virtual – Email ykmultisport@gmail.com when you complete the event.
In Person – Finish at the entrance to Niven Trail by Noon. Track your own time for the run/walk event.
