Race Day Information
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Can you believe the 7th Annual Wiregrass Wobble Turkey Trot is upon us?
The race ushers in the holiday season, full of family, festivities, and fun! We wanted to give you some race information so that you are prepared for race day. We've provided details for Race Day on this web page.
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Race Location
We'll help you find your way! The race is going to be held at the
FITNiche The Shops of Wiregrass 28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Click here for a map and interactive driving directions. |
Directions
- From NB I-75: Take the State Road 56 exit 275. Please note, this exit sneaks up on you a couple miles before you actually get to the exit. Turn right onto SR 56. Drive 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd. Turn left onto Bruce B Downs, and then an immediate right into the mall.
- From SB I-75: Take the State Road 56 exit 275. Turn left onto SR 56. Drive 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd. Turn left onto Bruce B Downs, and then an immediate right into the mall.
- From NB I-275: If you are coming from I-275, take exit 59. This will happen before I-275 merges with I-75. Take exit to State Road 56 and turn right. Drive 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd. Turn left onto Bruce B Downs, and then an immediate right into the mall.
- From NB Bruce B Downs Blvd: Take Bruce B Downs Blvd to State Road 56. You can either stay straight and turn into the mall on the right, or you can turn right onto SR 56 and turn left into the mall.
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Packet Pick Up
Packets will be available for pick up at the following times. You will receive your bag and shirt. You will receive your race bib with timing chip in your packet. Please pickup your packet prior to race, as the race bib with timing chip along with race shirt will be included. This will make your pre-race very easy as you can just show up.
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Race Day Schedule
Final Packet Pick Up
We will not delay the start of the race due to registration or packet pickup lines. |
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Parking Information
Parking will be available at the Shops at Wiregrass. Certain areas will be restricted due to the run course. Parking will be open from JC Penney to Dillards along State Road 56. The parking garage, and any parking areas behind the mall will be closed to traffic.
Parking Entrances
Entrance into the Shops at Wiregrass will be available from State Road 56.
The entrance accessible from AdventHealth Hospital Wesley Chapel will NOT be open for traffic.
At 7 am, we will close entrances off of SR 56 and funnel traffic to the two Bruce B Downs Blvd. entrances. This is to ensure vehicles will not interfere with the 5k foot traffic.
Parking will be available at the Shops at Wiregrass. Certain areas will be restricted due to the run course. Parking will be open from JC Penney to Dillards along State Road 56. The parking garage, and any parking areas behind the mall will be closed to traffic.
Parking Entrances
Entrance into the Shops at Wiregrass will be available from State Road 56.
The entrance accessible from AdventHealth Hospital Wesley Chapel will NOT be open for traffic.
At 7 am, we will close entrances off of SR 56 and funnel traffic to the two Bruce B Downs Blvd. entrances. This is to ensure vehicles will not interfere with the 5k foot traffic.
Finish Line Instructions
Once participants cross the finish, please proceed away from the finish chute to make way for other finishers. We will have bottles of water and other refreshments at the finish. Just remember, you want to save room for pie later!
Once participants cross the finish, please proceed away from the finish chute to make way for other finishers. We will have bottles of water and other refreshments at the finish. Just remember, you want to save room for pie later!
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Post Race Awards Ceremony
Post race festivities includes food provided by Ciccios Cali and Brass Tap will have BOGO on select drafts while they last. Awards, post-race treats, cookies from Blondies, etc. will all occur in the JC Penny Courtyard this year. Awards will start at 9 am. In continuing with tradition, the Top Overall Finishers, as well as age group winners will receive a commemorative cutting board! Age group awards are in 5 year increments. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be based on gun time. Adults age 21 and over will receive a coupon for Buy One, Get One drafts at the Brass Tap Thursday morning! As always, please drink responsibly, and tip your bartenders generously! They came out to serve you on Thanksgiving - thank them for all the hard work! And this year, we'll be recognizing the top three finishers in our Thanksgiving-themed costume contest. |
