Keyworth Turkey Trot Half-Marathon

[Deleted User] · April 2005

Thinking of running this one . How undulating and how rural is this?

[Deleted User] · April 2005

very and very...great day...really well organised.Did it last year and will do it this year.

[Deleted User] · April 2005

Hurds

Thanks for that I think I will give it a go.

[Deleted User] · April 2005

Chris..put it in your race diary.Although its very rural it is all good surface to run on.Was really impressed with how organised it was etc.they have minibuses running you to the car parcs etc

fozzy 1 · April 2005

Yes good race well worth a go

[Deleted User] · April 2005

this race was well organised last year, unusually did a PB of 1hr26min there, it was a touch slippy at the start with ice, killer hill after 3 miles and a hard hill into the housing estate at the end but well worth doing.

Candyfloss · August 2005

I loved this race last year (might have something to do with running my PB) and although undulating it is a lovely course. Well organised and a great atmosphere. I've just received my entry form from them, so I'll be there........

[Deleted User] · August 2005

Now entered for this one looking forward to it.

hellen · August 2005

it says you get a turkey, makes a change from the usual T shirt but I am veggie? do veggies get an alternative!!!!?????

[Deleted User] · August 2005

I'll be there - you only get a turkey if you're in the top 5 or are an age group winner. Us mortals have to make do with a hat or similar.

Can't believe you guy's have a p.b. from that course!

[Deleted User] · September 2005

OK so I've just completed my first ever half marathon (Robin Hood), I'm a relative newcomer to running (about a year) and I've got the bug! Is this race suitable for a novice or should I look for something a little more user-friendly?

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Heledd

I did this as my second half (after the Robin Hood) a couple of years ago and improved on my RH time by 10 minutes!

It's a good friendly event

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Thanks keyworth gal! Spoke to my friend and training buddy last night and we're gonna go for it!

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Heledd Heywood,

My first half was the Robin Hood last weekend and I am going to enter this one. See ya there!

(Darn that bug!)

popsider · September 2005

Also did a pb there last year of 1.26, it's a great race - you can't really explain why it is but it just is.

Done the last 3 and plan to do it this year - have hardly run since January so 1.26 is probably out but going to get a couple of months training in and see if I can get under 1.30.

Enter early as it always fills up.

[Deleted User] · September 2005

This was my second half marathon, after the Robin Hood a year ago. Highly recommended for beginners, the field is more spread out therefore a much more 'relaxed' feel to the race.
You can buy a l/s t-shirt at the end with all the runner's names on the back. I still wear mine with pride!
At the end, you get a hat and a cup of soup, which are both gratefully received.

Harry Karmazyn · September 2005

Just a quick update everyone on one or two things regarding Keyworth Turkey Trot.
1. Our online entry is now active. Go to www.turkeytrot.org.uk to find out more.
2. We have now posted ALL our past results on the website.
3. Undulations – there is a course description on the website that gives you some idea about the ups and downs. We have just been out with the GPS and have now added a course profile to the website. In addition, the links> running resources section contains a link to the Dead Runners Society. You can read some independent race reports about the “hills of death”! Just to cheer you up!
4. Finishers memento – they actually vary year by year, we have done baseball hats, beanie hats, mouse mats, kit bags, mugs, etc in the past. We haven’t finalised this year’s memento yet………

Cheers!
Harry

PS- Don’t forget that the Crossdale 10k www.crossdale10k.co.uk takes place in Keyworth on the 25th of September.

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Harry

Looking forward to both the Crossdale and Keyworth Turkey Trot.

It is always very useful if the race organisers post information on the running forum. It means that the runners gain accurate and timely information and that the organisers obtain feedback.

hellen · September 2005

I might do this one. Have just done RH as my first, am thinking of doing worksop on 30th then this. Am I being too ambitious?
harry, I havnt had a mug from a race yet so that would be welcome!!! If they give out soup, is there a veggie one?

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Hello all-Ive entered this run for the first time.It,ll be my last half marathon for this year[10th].Ive been on the turkeytrott website and read about the undulating hills!!!Oh joy!!!
Im travelling down from sunderland and really looking forward to it.See you all soon.

popsider · September 2005

just seen a photo of me from last year on the website - didn't realise I ran with my fists clenched, must try and relax.

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Don't worry about the hills. Done this twice - both times as a 'relaxing' run as normally nov/dec is easy for me ahead of spring mara's. It's always an interesting run and the hills, although testing, especially at about 11m, are nothing to make you cry. If you did the robin hood at the weekend then you can do this.

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Can anybody make a comparison between this and Ackworth hill wise ?

[Deleted User] · September 2005

on the basis of the comments of people who have done this before i have decided to give this ago.

bring it on

Lone Wolf · September 2005

Did this two years ago-really good race.

Heed the warnings about getting your entry in early- I didn't last year and missed out.

hmapplebeck-there were a couple of soups for us veggies when I did it.

Lone Wolf · September 2005

The hills at 10-11m were a bit of a struggle for me though

hellen · September 2005

thats good, some soup at the end of a race on a cold day sounds quite nice. Have just entered Worksop in 30th oct so will see how things go up until then. If I think I will beable to continue to run through the winter and with the dark nihgts I will give this a go

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Heledd, your RH running partner here. What a short memory you have, 'Rachels Runners' did this course, albeit the reverse way, in prep for the RH last weekend so get that entry form in immediately gal and improve on our 2:05!

[Deleted User] · September 2005

I've just signed up. Looking forward to it, it'll be my 3rd.
I'm also aiming for a relaxed run doing it as a trainign run rather than aiming for a PB. Just want my base back (its been eluding me for months now)

[Deleted User] · September 2005

Has anyone heard anything about confirmation of entry??

[Deleted User] · September 2005

I just printed off the sheet with all the info on it that came up after i'd confirmed the data.
I also got a confirmation email almost straight after.
It says on that email if you vae any questions abotu your entry to go to
'Turkey Trot', 1st Keyworth Scout Group, PO Box 9, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5BU
i'm sure you could find an email address of the website.

hope this helps....

must run more hills!

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