Turkey Trot, York County Forests

TOC Logo UKR Logo TOC and UKR are proud to host the annual Turkey Trot orienteering event in the forests of York County on the weekend of September 25th and 26th.

The first event on a busy fall orienteering calendar in Southern Ontario, the Turkey Trot features 3 events at 2 different venues over 2 days. On Saturday UKR will host the medium and sprint courses at Bender Graves. On Sunday TOC will be hosting the classic long courses at Eldred King Forest. Both locations are within a 5 minute drive from each other.


This is a two day total time event. Awards will be given to the top 3 in each category with the best combined times for the medium and long distances. All those participating in the Sprint will also receive a commemorative souvenir of the event.

Latest Update: The individual start times by name are now available! Please ensure you are at the start at least 5 minutes before your posted time.

The meet director's and course setter's notes are available here.

New in 2010! TOC and UKR are offering cash prizes of $100.00 each to the top elite male and elite female!


Dates:Saturday and Sunday Sept 25th-26th, 2010
Times:Day 1 (Saturday)
10:00 - Registration/Waiver
11:00 - Medium Distance First Start
15:00 - Sprint First Start

Day 2 (Sunday)
09:00 - Registration/Waiver
10:00 - Long Distance First Start

Individual Start times for all three events will be assigned and posted here after September 22nd.
Map:Bender Graves (Scale - 1:5000, Contours - 3m)
Eldred King Forest (Scale - 1:10000, Contours - 5m)
Meet Officials:Meet Directors: Roman Malanczyj (Day 1) and Heather Shepherd (Day 2)
Course Setters: Igor Palagnyuk (Middle, Sprint and Long)
Controllers: Eugene Mlynczyk (Middle and Sprint) and Peter Innes (Long)
Format:Day 1 (Saturday) - Medium and Sprint Distance Point to Point
Day 2 (Sunday) - Long Distance Point to Point
Courses/Classes:
Course1234
Distance - Middle1.9km2.3km2.8km3.8km
Distance - Sprint1.4km1.6km1.9km1.9km
Distance - Long2.6km3.1km7.0km8.6km
Age Categories/ClassesF14 & under
M14 & under
Open 1
Group 1		 M15-16
F15-16
F17-19
F55 & over
M55 & over
Open 2
Group 2		 M17-19
F20-34
F35-54
M35-54
Open 3
Group 3		 M20-34
Terrain:Located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, the terrain covers dry, sandy soil with some rock features and a few water features.

The forest is mostly mature oak, beech and maple, with substantial wide-open pine plantation and a generous trail network.
Registration: Online registration is now closed.

Please email the meet director, Heather Shepherd, to check the availability of maps for race day registration.

Currently Registered.
Cost:
Middle and Long:$40 / family, $20 / adult, $ 12 / youth per event before September 14th
$50 / family, $25 / adult, $ 17 / youth per event from September 15th to September 23rd
Sprint event:$16 / family, $8 / adult, $ 5.50 / youth before September 14th
$20 / family, $10 / adult, $ 7.50 / youth from September 15th to September 23rd

Please Note: SportIdent electronic timing will be used at this event. Your entry fee includes the use of a SportIdent electronic timing card (SI card). If you have your own SI card, please provide the number when registering and you will save $5 per event on your entry fee for the medium and long courses!

SI cards are available for purchase for $40 incl tax, please indicate on the registration form if you are interested in purchasing one
Directions:Middle and Sprint Distances (Bender Graves) - Bender Graves is located at the end of Kennedy Rd., North of Davis Dr. The forest is on the east side of the road. Watch for O-signs.

Long Distance (Eldred King Forest) - From Toronto: Take Hwy 404 north to Wellington Street (Aurora Side Rd). Go east towards Ballantrae. At Hwy 48, turn left and go north for 3 km. The entrance to the parking is on your left. Watch for O-signs.

Results:Results will be posted here after the events.