This 35 year old tradition of Webster, NY was started by Jim May, former English Teacher in Webster.  Jim May started this event simply as a practice run for his Cross Country Team, as a way for them to get a workout on Thanksgiving Day.  As the years progressed, the event grew to what it is today.  Jim May's former XC Runner, Dave Boutillier, took over the reigns of the race in the late 90's under his Race Directing Company, YellowJacket Racing.  Each year this race reminds Dave and many other former Webster residents of his youth and running this event every year.  This year the event is also the final race of the Rochester Runner of the Year Competition.

Join us this year for this long standing tradition.

Race Updates as of 11/18/07: Packet Pickup/Registration: Monday, Nov. 19th thru Wednesday, Nov. 21st (10-7PM) at Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Avenue in Brighton.  It is HIGHLY advised to go to packet pickup to alleviate race day lines.  You can register at FF too for $18.  Race day registration is $20.

Bring a non perishable food item for the Food Drive to benefit Hope House and receive 10% OFF your purchase at Fleet Feet that day.

Race Parking: Please carpool if you can.  Parking will be in the Parkview Lodge Lot, the lot across from Parkview Lodge AND overflow in the Pier Lot on Lake Rd.  If a lot is full it will then be closed and you will be detoured to the overflow Pier lot.

Race Day Schedule

8:15AM:    Packet Pickup/Registration Opens in Parkview Lodge

9:30 AM:   Registration Closes

10:00 AM:    4.4 Mile Starts

10:10 AM:    2.5 Mile Starts

11:25 AM:    4.4 Mile Awards Ceremony

4.4 Mile Course     4.4 Mile Course Map 

·          This route is the exact route Jim formed 33 years ago.  Due to long standing tradition it has not been changed nor altered.  Please note, it may wind up a little less than 4.4 but due to its long standing tradition of being stated as 4.4 miles take it as you ran a really good 4.4 miler.

·       The last 1/4 mile is on grassy trails in Webster Park.

2.5 Mile Course       2.5 Mile Course Map 

·          This fun run starts at 10:10AM at the corner of Holt and Lake.

·       The fun run finishes the same way the 4.4 miler does

• The fun run will be chip timed this year

Registration/Packet Pickup: Available at Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14618 from 10-7PM on Monday, November 19th, Tuesday, November, 20th and Wednesday, November 21st or race morning at the race site starting at 8:15AM.  Chips will be picked up race morning near registration area outside Parkview Lodge.  It is HIGHLY advised to go to Packet Pickup.

You can also register at  2210 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 starting Now

We are having a A Food Drive for the Hope House in Webster.  One of the Sponsors, Fleet Feet Sports along with YellowJacket Racing, is hosting a Food Drive starting November 19th at Fleet Feet Sports during Packet Pickup and extending that entire week thru Sunday, Nov. 26th.  Simply bring a non-perishable food item with you to Packet Pickup or to Trot and Fleet Feet Sports will have collection bins set up at Fleet Feet and at Parkview Lodge (Registration Cabin) to drop off non-perishable food items.  All food will be donated to the Hope House in Webster.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.  Representatives will be picking up any food collected at Fleet Feet that Monday and Tuesday so they can feed people for Thanksgiving.  When you donate your food during packet pickup you will receive 10% OFF your purchase of Non Sale Items at Fleet Feet Sports.

Race Fees:   

Entry Includes:

·          Custom Logoed Nike DriFit Technical Short Sleeve to First 750 Registrants

·       AMB Chip Timing for both events

·       Post Race Food

AMB Chip Timed Event for 4.4 Miler and 2.5 Miler

Awards:

4.4 Mile Awards: Overall Male and Female receive a Turkey and Handcrafted Carol May Pottery Award

First 3 Male/Female in 5 Year Age Groups received Handcrafted Carol May Pottery Awards

14 Under, 15 - 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 Up

2.5 Mile Awards: Ribbons to All Finishers

Volunteer Opportunity: We are seeking Finish Line Help, Registration Help, water stop personnel and Road Marshals to volunteer for this event.  In return you will receive a BUZZ Buck which makes you eligible for a discount off future YellowJacket Racing Events.  If interested contact us here.

Directions to Race:

From Anywhere: Take 104  to Holt Road Exit, head North on Holt Rd. towards Webster Park

Parking:

Parking is available in Parkview Lodge Lot, the lot across the street and the lot by the White House on Lake Road.  Also, please note: Use caution and patience when parking on race day.  You can park at the White House Lot on Lake Rd, in Parkview Lodge lot or across the street.  We suggest showing up no later than 9:30AM.

Sponsors:

Picture: Amanda Dron, the 2005 Running Turkey.