Turkey vulture stretch 5K
County park (near duck pond)
March 15, 2025
10:00 AM
Every March the turkey vultures return to Ely after a relaxing winter in South America. This run is to honor these not-so-pretty birds and welcome them and spring back to Ely! The route takes you past the Ely Cemetery where you have a chance of seeing a turkey vulture with its wings outstretched in a tree.
PRICing
Adult with shirt = $30
adult no shirt = $20
kid with shirt (5-10 yrs)= $20
kid no shirt (5-10 yrs) = $10
4 years and younger = FREE
$5 off per person for groups of 10
t0 RECEIVE group discount email: elyoutdoorenthusiasts@gmail.com
shirt deadline is March 10 at noon
REGISTRATION CLOSES 13 at noon
There will be no same day registration. Everyone must register online.
Package pickup
Friday, March 14
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Desert Mountain Realty
1060 E. Aultman
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Desert Mountain Realty
1060 E. Aultman
Event Details:
- Event swag is a zip-up sweatshirt. You must register by March Xth to guarantee a shirt.
- Medals will be award to the top three male and female finishers, top three kids (10 years and younger), and top 3 seniors (55+). To be considered for placing, select the option during online registration.
- The route is not closed to traffic. All participants must run on the left side of road, against traffic.
- There are no dogs allowed on the course.
- Strollers and wagons are permitted on the course.
- This event will occur rain, snow, or shine.
THe Course
The course runs counter-clockwise starting on Clark Street near the duck pond. Participates run/walk up Campton, left on Orson, left on Aultman, left on Mill, left on 2nd, left on Murry, right on Campton, left on 7th, right on Clark to the finish line. On Aultman all participants must stay to the left of the cones.
Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K Course