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24th Annual Turtle Fest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Saturday, June 15, 2019

Click to download Turtle Fest 5k, 10k & Half Marathon Registration Form
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Turtle Fest Half Marathon Flyover Map
Turtle Fest 5k Flyover Map
​Turtle Fest 10k Flyover Map


2019 Race Registration for the Turtle Fest must be received before Thursday, June 13th otherwise late fee will be applied to registration.

Mail form and entry fee to: 
Perham Cross Country Boosters Club 
PO Box 65
Perham, MN 56573


5k and 10k Entry Entry Fees
$25.00 for pre-registered runners
$30.00 for race-day registration

Half Marathon Entry Fees
$45.00 for pre-registered runners
$50.00 for race-day registration

Pre-Registration & Packet Pickup
Packet Pick-up & Pre-Registration will be offered on Friday, June 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Perham Area Community Center in Perham. Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up will take place starting at 5:45 a.m. and closing 15 minutes prior to races.

Start Time
Half Marathon will start at 7:00 am and  5k/10k will start at 8:00 am. 

Time Limit
The time limit for completing the half marathon is 3 hours. Any half marathoners finishing after 3 & 1/2 hours will not be scored as official finishers.

Entry Requirements
Participants must be at least seven years old on race day to register for the half marathon. The 5k/10k has no age requirements.

Course Map and Course Location
Registration & Start will be located on Highway 51 at Arvig Park by the softball & baseball diamonds. Start and Finish Line are both in Arvig Park by the softball/baseball diamonds. All races will use chip timing. For the Half Marathon we will have AID stations with water and gatorade every 2.5 miles and 5 Porta Potties place at aid station on the course. We also include a gel packet at the 7 mile aid station of the half marathon.

Headphones
Headphones are allowed for race participants.

Awards
Top Overall Male & Female for each race will receive awards.

Age Group Awards to Top 3 male & female for each race
  • 13 and under
  • 14-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70 and over

All preregistered half marathon & 5k/10k participants receive a t-shirt at packet pickup. All official half marathon participants receive a finisher medal. Race Day entries are not guaranteed a t-shirt the day of the race, but will be given out on a first come first serve basis. If you do not receive a t-shirt we will mail out upon your request with an addition $5 for postage.

Cancellation Policy
In the event of extreme or unsafe conditions on race day, the Turtle Fest 5k/10k & Half Marathon may be altered or canceled to ensure the safety of all participants and the community as a whole.

Weather
Start time temperature has averaged 55 F.
Finish time temperature has averaged 65 F.

Contact Information
Jeff Morris - Race Director
Phone: 218-371-5992
Email: perhamcc@gmail.com

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