Life Time Fitness - Turkey Day

The 2011 Turkey Day 5k was our biggest, warmest and fastest ever! With our largest race field in Minneapolis, plus new race locations in Boise, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, more people shared in our Thanksgiving tradition than ever before. The mercury was well into the 40's during the race, participants dressd not only in the traditional turkey, pilgram and holiday costumes - but also a multitude of super heroes, swimsuits and tank tops! 

Anyone waiting to receive their event t-shirt should expect to see the shirt between December 19 - December 23. The shirt will be mailed directly to the address provided when you registered. 

Visit our Turkey Day 5k Facebook page to download your free photo from the family photo area. 

Take a look at Olympian Carrie Tollefson's Turkey Day 5k highlight video.

Check out the event photo's.

Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with the 2012 Life Time Turkey Day 5k! Since 1989, the TD5k has brought family and friends together to start the day in a healthy way. Join runners, joggers, and walkers for a morning of fun.

 

The TD5K starts near the Life Time Fitness Target Center, and offers up close views of City Hall, the Metrodome, the Guthrie Theater, Gold Medal Park and the Mighty Mississippi River.

Start on N. 4th St, turn left of Portland Ave, turn right on S. 2nd St, turn left of 11th Ave S, Turn Left onto W. River Parkway, Turn Left on N 4th Ave, Turn left on N 1st St., Turn right on 1st Ave N to the finish line.

Strollers are allowed, but must line up behind individual runners and walkers. Music players with headphones are allowed. 

Course Map

 

Starting Time
8:00am – Run / Walk
6:00am - 7:30am - Race day registration and number pickup
7:00am - 10:00am - Kids Carnival

Race Day Material Pickup
Material pickup will be available inside the Target Center on Concourse 3 from 6:00am - 7:30am.

Race Results
This is a fun run so a display clock will be at the start, each mile, and finish – no official results will be kept.

Race Day Logistics Map 

The Life Time Fitness Turkey Day 5K joined forces with Second Harvest Heartland to collect 733 pounds in 2006. By 2008 we collected 5,693 pounds of food. Last year, we collected 10,076 pounds of food for the less fortunate in our community. We are very thankful to all past and future participants whose generous donations allow us to serve Minnesota residents in need.

Second Harvest Heartland

Kids ages 3-8 years old will enjoy the Kids Carnival featuring fun fitness activities and games, plus their very own indoor Turkey Day Kids K. Each kid will receive a long sleeve Turkey Day 5K shirt (arrive early to ensure their shirt size) and snacks.  

The Carnival runs from 7:00am to 10:00am in the Life Time Fitness Target Center club. Admission is $5 per child, and at least one parent/legal guardian must be registered in the Turkey Day 5k. Registration for the Kids Carnival is only on Race Morning.

The Turkey Day Kids K is an indoor fun run that will be held at the Life Time Fitness Target Center Club. Starting with the youngest participants, the kids will run on our indoor track.

Race Times
8:45am 3-4 year olds will run 1 lap around the track
9:00am 5-6 year olds will run 2 laps around the track
9:15am 7-8 year olds will run 3 laps around the track

Registration is available only the morning of the event.

 

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female immediately following the race.

 

The Turkey Day 5K starts and finishes at the Life Time Fitness Minneapolis - Target Center, located in the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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When coming down to the Turkey Day 5k, there are three tips people should remember to minimize delays and maximize their enjoyment of the event.

1. Plan ahead – Visit targetcenter.com to learn more about all your transportation choices.
2. Know your parking options – There is parking availability throughout Downtown, most within 12 blocks of Target Center. If you prefer convenient access to the Target Center, the adjacent A,B,C, and Hawthorne ramps are great options.
3. Consider transit and bicycling – Target Center is extremely transit- and bicycle-friendly facilities, and it’s easy to get there by light rail, commuter train, bus, or bicycle. Bicyclists are reminded to use headlights and taillights when conditions warrant.

Parking
There are many parking lots and ramps throughout Downtown within a short walk. The ABC and Hawthorne Ramps adjacent to Target Center are great options.

Taking transit
Northstar’s Target Field Station - adjacent to the new ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, can provides a critical connection for runners — including Hiawatha Light Rail service to the airport and Mall of America, as well as bus service from the nearby 5th Street Transit Center.

Date: November 22, 2012
Start Time: 8:00am

Registration: Adult 5k - $30; Adult 5k (LTF Member) - $20; Youth 5k (17 & under) - $20

Race Day Registration: Adult 5k - $40; Youth 5k (17 & under) - $25

Application Info: Online Registration will remain open until 11:59pm CST November 20, 2012.

Partner Retail registration will run from Oct 8th –  Nov 20, 2011.