The Ridgewood turkey trot is a Raleigh Thanksgiving tradition. For the second year it is also a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Last year over 1,200 runners from 28 states raised more than $13,000 for the National MS Society! This year we are introducing a "recreational" 8K run option which will not utilize timing chips. Competitive 8K racers will receive ChampionChip times and will be eligible for race prizes including a free pair of Mizuno running shoes for every 100th finisher.

Contact MSEvents by email at msevents@yahoo.com or, call Bruce at 919-349-1719

I'd like to tell you about Priscilla - a special person whom I met at the Ridgewood Turkey Trot 2008.

I met Priscilla at the advance packet pickup at Fleet Feet Sports.  During our conversation I learned that Priscilla has MS.  

Priscilla is determined to keep an optimistic attitude and get the most out life.  Her treatment protocol includes the MS drug Rebif (by EMD Serono and Pfizer), an interferon beta-1a drug (also marketed as Avonex by Biogen Idec). Interferon beta-1a is produced in modified e-coli bacteria.  Rebif does not cure MS, but reduces the frequency and severity of the relapses and slows the progress of disabilities.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avonex

On Thursday Priscilla ran the Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8K.  After the race she tracked me down and gave me a huge bear hug as tears welled up in her eyes.  She had never run anything like this 8K race.  She was touched and overcome with gratitude for the event sponsors and the many volunteers and families who came out to spend Thanksgiving morning raising money to fight MS - and to one day find a cure.  She wanted me to thank all of you wonderful sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible - and let you know that MS is not going to stop her from living a happy and productive life.

On behalf of Priscilla, I want to thank you all for generously giving financial support, time and effort to provide this opportunity to turn running into a tool in the fight against MS.  

If you did not receive a race shirt, please email me and let me know what size you would like.

— Bruce Bokish
Congratulations to all who participated.

Race Results

All Finishers

By Age Category

The 2009 Turkey Trot was a huge success.

Nearly 2,900 people participated rasing more than 27,000 in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina

For Photo of the event visit Hill Events Photography by clicking here

Highlights

8K Competitive Race

8K Recreational Run

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Kid's Dash (7 and under)

8K recreational and all 1 mile participants receive a race t-shirt.

Kid's receive a medal.

Competitive 8K runners enjoy:

Free Shoes! Every 100th finisher in the competitive 8K receives a free pair of Mizuno running shoes from Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh.

Great Shirts! Long-sleeve gender-specific technical race shirts.

Awards! Overall and Age group awards.

Certified and USATF Sanctioned 8K course.



Timing & Results

  • Simple and reliable Jaguar disposable-tag timing
  • Timing tags on your race bib - no shoe chips to attach, return, or lose
  • No separate line for timing chips - just pick up your packet and you're ready to race.
  • "Your Name in Lights" finish line display - spectators see each finisher's name, town, and time.



Finish Line Photos

Professional race photography will be provided by Hill Events.

How many times have you wanted to buy a professional race photo but were turned off by the sky-high prices?

Hill Events prices are really affordable (e.g. 5x7 just $6.99). You can also get your finish photo on a mug, magnet, or mouse pad!
Photos will be available to search, view and purchase online.

A portion of purchases donated to the National MS Society.



















































All Proceeds Benefit the National MS Society of Eastern North Carolina