DEPEW MIDDLE 2020 VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT
GOAL: The goal is to complete a 1 mile, 3 mile, or the “Buffalo Turkey Trot Tradition” of a 5 mile run! (The 3 or 5 mile run can be run individually, or as a group combining total mileage.)
WHO: Any student, staff member, and of course all family members!
WHAT: A school wide virtual run accumulating 5 miles between a group of people or individually.
WHEN: We will kick off our Depew Middle School Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26th at 9am with a National Anthem and sound horn! However, the run can be done at any time during the Thanksgiving weekend (November 25th-November 29th). The Buffalo Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning.
WHY: To learn about this great Buffalo tradition, work towards a healthy goal, and learn the community feel these great events bring to our area!
WHERE: Join the Google Classroom here: DMS Virtual Turkey Trot 2020 / Class Code : upufh5g
HOW? Sign up Here: REGISTRATION is due by Friday, November 13th @3pm
Run/walk in your neighborhood or wherever is safe!!! PLEASE make sure safety is your number one priority! Please be sure you walk/run with a buddy and get permission from a parent/guardian beforehand! Make sure others know where you are and please take a cell phone with you whenever possible!
Use apps like Footpath and Under Armor MapMyRun to make a running route. Don’t have a smartphone? Use the website MayMyRun.com or OnTheGoMap.com to log in your route to see the distance you walked or run. You can also use your smart watches, FitBits or other tracking devices on a smartphone!
RACE BAG PICK UP: Bag pick up for the Turkey Trot can be done during the week prior to event on Monday, November 23rd - Tuesday, November 24th
Post a photo of you individually running or you running with your group!
WEEKEND RACE COSTUME CONTEST: The Buffalo YMCA Turkey Trot usually draws many people with creative costumes and outfits for Thanksgiving and the holiday season! Share a photo of you or your team’s festive outfit to our Google Classroom on the weekend of the race. The PE Teachers will select the best dressed for a prize!