Turkey Shuffle - Little Rock
About the race
This November, join us for the Turkey Shuffle, a race set amidst the serene beauty of Texas parks and greenbelts.
As autumn paints the landscape with vibrant hues and the Texas heat takes a brief respite, participants can enjoy the fall colors and a well-organized, festive running experience.
DJ Sasquatch will keep the energy high with a playlist throughout the race. Every runner receives recognition and age group awards.
Age Groups
Location and course surface
Location: Cook's Landing Park
Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and greenbelts. The course mostly uses paved trails, but mixed surfaces should be expected: pavement, crushed granite, and occasionally dirt paths.
Costume contest
Dress up in your most creative Thanksgiving-themed costume, such as a turkey tutu, a pilgrim's hat, or a feast-inspired outfit.
Prize: The winner receives the "Biggest Turkey" trophy and a prize pack with a certificate for 2 free future races and a $25 HEB gift card.
Race schedule
- 7:30-8:40 AM: Packet pickup ends 20 minutes after the race.
- 8:55 AM: Kids Dash. Meet at the start line; we will walk participants out to the starting area.
- 9:00 AM: National Anthem and race start.
Results and awards are live at the registration tent immediately after your finish.
Awards for 5K and 10K
- 1st overall M/F: Trophy
- 1st overall M/F Masters age 40+: Special recognition award lanyard pin
- Age groups 10 and under through 70+ (M/F): 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
Shirt guarantee
The shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days before the event. After that date, if shirts remain, this page will be updated with a notice of availability, including size and quantity details.
Packet pickup policy
Packet pickup is always offered for 1.5 hours before the event start time. Any additional packet pickup will be emailed to all registered participants at least 1 week before the race.
Volunteer then run
Volunteer, then run the 5K. Includes a custom chip timed bib, super soft tee and finisher medal. Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup. About 10 minutes before the start, join everyone at the starting line for warmup, then start with the starting gun. After the race, help hand out awards.
Limited to the first 5 sign-ups, for the 5K distance only. This option does not require signing up under the volunteer tab and does not include the Full Race Volunteer benefits.
Full race volunteer
Volunteers do not run in this race. Course Monitor and Aid Station volunteers earn a Bigfoot race shirt, a souvenir race medal (subject to availability), VIP race access, and a choice of a free race entry to a future event (for yourself or as a gift) or a $20 pre-paid digital gift card. Volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before start time and check in at the registration tent.
Positions
- Water Station: Make sure water cups are filled and ready. A chill position with a vantage point to interact with participants. Feel free to bring a chair.
- Course Monitor: Placed along the route at points that need extra attention for safety, such as crosswalks. Fun, exciting, in the middle of the action. Bring a radio, pom poms, signs or noise makers.
- Finish Line Helper: Assist the Race Director with general finish line tasks. Easy and fun.
- Turtle / Sweeper: Hang back with the last runner, encourage them, and signal when the final runner has passed so tear-down can begin. Slightly physically challenging; you run the longest distance for free.
- Packet Pickup / Results: Near the start and finish lines, sharing in the joy of award presentations. A bit hectic for about 45 minutes before the race, then pretty chill.
- Floater: General race help, such as handing out medals or helping with snacks. Super easy and fun, right in the action.
- Lead Bike: Lead the first runner through the course on a bike or scooter. Fun and good exercise. Your duty ends shortly after the first long-distance runner finishes.
- Bigfoot Mascot: Wear the provided Bigfoot costume, cheer on participants, and give high-fives. The coolest and most fun volunteer role, at the center of attention at the finish line.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
No refunds are given, because races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold. Contact us to transfer your registration to Virtual, another event on another date or city, or to a friend.
The course
The course mostly uses paved trails, but mixed surfaces should be expected: pavement, crushed granite, and occasionally dirt paths. Races are typically held at parks and greenbelts.
Weather policy
Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.
Kids Dash and race entry
- Kids Dash: About 50 meters, for kids 10 and under. Not timed. Includes a tee shirt, race medal and Kids Dash recognition pin. Cheering crowds and a professional race camera capture the moment.
- 1 Mile: Designed for all ages and experience levels. Not chip timed. Includes a tee shirt and race medal.
All finishers of all distances receive a medal and shirt.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: North Little Rock
North Little Rock, often shortened to NLR, is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA, on the north side of the Arkansas River and the twin city of Little Rock. It is the seventh-most populous city in the state, with 64,591 residents at the 2020 census, and it is home to Dickey-Stephens Park, where the Arkansas Travelers play. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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