Turkey Trot Frequently Asked Questions

The annual Celiac Disease Foundation Turkey Trot raises funds to support celiac disease research, and since 2020, we have gone virtual!  

The 2024 Turkey Trot will take place on November 2. The final day to register online is November 1, midnight PST.  

On November 2, you will move a total of 3.1 miles (5k). While distance can be mapped on the app of your choice, tracking is optional and not required to participate in the event. Recommended apps include, but are not limited to: Fitbit, Garmin, Map My Fitness, Apple Fitness, and Strava.  

If you’d like to track your steps and compete with other Turkey Trot participants, you may download the app, Pacer, and join our virtual challenge. You will receive a code to join the challenge as we get closer to the event. 

We encourage you to fundraise, build your team, and meet other participants in our private Facebook Group. 

All participants of the 2024 Turkey Trot will receive special discounts and offers from our Proud Sponsors. You will also be eligible for prizes when you reach fundraising milestones. While we are so grateful for everyone’s participation, please do note that we are only able to ship sponsor prizes within the continental United States.  

Register for the 2024 Turkey Trot here: www.celiac.org/turkeytrot24  

• Early Bird pricing is $35 from August 6 through September 6.
• Regular pricing is $40 from September 7 through November 1.

Each registrant will receive a personalized fundraising page, a t-shirt, and access to a private Turkey Trot Facebook group. All participants will receive special discounts and offers from our Proud Sponsors and will be eligible for prizes when fundraising milestones are reached.  While we are so grateful for everyone’s participation, please do note that we are only able to ship sponsor prizes within the continental United States.

Before the race, registered participants will also receive an optional downloadable bib and race kit, along with a downloadable finishing certificate to acknowledge the hard work of raising funds and awareness to support celiac disease research. Additionally, participants will receive a code to join our virtual challenge on the app, Pacer. While distance can be mapped on the app of your choice, tracking is optional and not required to participate in the event. 

Register by October 1 to receive your t-shirt in time for the Turkey Trot. Orders placed after October 1 may not receive the t-shirt before the event or the size of their choice.   

To receive the hat, bandanas, and water bottle from the $250 and $1,000 levels prior to the Turkey Trot, fundraising goals must be met no later than October 1.  

All other fundraising prizes will be awarded after the event, and our team will be in touch to schedule and coordinate details, as needed.  

Once you have registered, you will receive access to our private Turkey Trot Facebook Group to meet others in our runner community. This event fosters connection and creates opportunities to form lasting relationships. Our Facebook group is a place to share stories, photos, videos, fundraising tips, and more!  

Fundraising for the Turkey Trot is strongly encouraged and plays a key role in shaping the future of celiac disease research. The funds you raise directly accelerate research for treatments and a cure.  

Upon registration, you will receive a fundraising page that can be personalized with your photo, celiac disease story, your fundraising goal, and details about why raising funds and promoting awareness is important to you. We will also provide you with helpful tips and tricks for successful fundraising. Be sure to share your page with friends and family via email and social media, using the hashtag #iMove4Celiac in your posts.  

All participants of the 2024 Turkey Trot will receive special discounts and offers from our Proud Sponsors and will be eligible for prizes when fundraising milestones are reached.  While we are so grateful for everyone’s participation, please do note that we are only able to ship sponsor prizes within the continental United States. 

The top fundraisers will win big prizes! Winners must sign a waiver allowing the Celiac Disease Foundation to provide their mailing address to sponsors for prize delivery.   

Being a part of a virtual team is encouraged but not required. Creating a team provides support for families and groups of fundraisers. With multiple team members raising funds and educating their networks, the message is amplified to new people and supporters.