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SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 1200 E Walnut St #2310, 1200 E Walnut St #2310, Rogers, 72756, United States
Held every Thanksgiving morning, our Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K is an exciting event that garners the full support of local runners, running organizations, and our communities.
In addition to the traditional 5K run, we have a Wild Gobbler 5K (a 5K with 5 stations of exercises throughout the route dedicated to Fallen Heroes), and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!
We are proud to partner again this year with Rogers Fraternal Order of Police! Proceeds from the race fund the programs of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance.
NEW AWARDS! The Wild Gobbler has 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for men and women!!

Best Dressed award for the best dressed individual OR group — Please dress in THANKSGIVING COSTUMES (Turkey, pilgrim, fall fun, etc.)
Founders Favorite chosen by our very own SgtMaj Lance Nutt

So many new and exciting things, and YOU can make a difference! Your participation will allow SDIA to help fellow Sheep Dogs Get Off The Couch and reengage in living active, meaningful and productive lives through our Outdoor Adventure, Warrior PATHH and Continued Service/Disaster Response programs.
Run with us in the morning before heading home for pie and turkey! Don’t miss this opportunity to #GetOffTheCouch and help our nation’s heroes!
Packet Pickup: Wednesday, Nov 27th, 5:00-7:00pm in McAuley Hall at the Center For Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St, Rogers, AR.
Thanksgiving Morning Schedule:

7:45am Packet Pickup (If you did not pickup the night before)
7:45am Day of Registration
9:00am 5K, Wild Gobbler and 1 Mile Fun Run begin
Awards immediately following the races

13th Annual Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
2024-11-29 - 2024-11-30 | Sunset Lake, 924 Fairfield Road, Benton, AR, United States
(You may run, walk, hop, skip, jump, or crawl for as long as you want within the time limit, and stop whenever you have had enough fun.)
Location
Sunset Lake, Benton (see directions & and parking info below)
Start Times
The 24-hour run will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29.
The 6 and 12-hour runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 30.
Check-in will start 45 minutes before the start time of the event you are running.
Course
The course will follow a one-mile paved loop around Sunset Lake
(The certification has expired but the certified distance was 1.015 miles and the course is unchanged.)
There will be lighting on part of the trail loop after dark
but it is recommended that the 24-hour runners bring a flashlight or headlamp
unless they are comfortable running/walking in the dark. We will change directions periodically except possibly during the 6-hour race.
Entry Fee
None – Donations will be gladly accepted to help offset costs which include $290 pavilion rental plus food and drink. You can donate on the day of the race or via Venmo @salinestriders.
