DEPEW MIDDLE 2020 VIRTUAL

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 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!