Name of the Race/Running Event:

Hanover Turkey Trot

Race/Event Distance:

10k

Race/Event Date:

11/24/24

Describe the Race:

My family and I relocated to Lebanon from North Carolina 4 years ago, and the Upper Valley is starting to feel like home when it's mostly familiar faces at the local race event. I enjoyed the community atmosphere.

How did you prepare for the race/event?

TNT workouts! And I've run many miles around Hanover, so I am well acquainted with the course and the hills.

Any notable moments?

There were some announcements before the start of the race and then the race starter blew the horn rather unexpectedly. There was no "ready, set, go." Only "Go!" No one on the 10k start line was quite ready, but we were all laughing at the abrupt start as we took off. 

And fellow UVRCer Sean was very festive with complete turkey attire including a turkey hat!

What do you wish you had known about this race/event before starting?

That the hills aren't that bad, and a friendly reminder that there is a downhill for every uphill!