Registration
Q: Is there a registration fee?
A: Yes, all participants must pay a $50 registration fee at the time of their registration.
Q: What is included with Race In Orange Turkey Trot registration?
A: Participants who register for Race In Orange Turkey Trot become a part of our Team Challenge Race In Orange community. Participants receive a Turkey Trot medal, a customizable fundraising page, and fundraising tips and resources. Raise $250 (or more) and receive a commemorative 15-year anniversary Team Challenge t-shirt.
Q: Can I form a team?
A: Yes! Team Challenge Race In Orange Turkey Trot can be completed either solo or with a team. Whether you gather your team in-person over Thanksgiving or challenge each other virtually, it’s your call! All team members will receive the same perks with their registration and are able to make an impact on the lives of those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Race In Orange Turkey Trot
Q: What is Race In Orange Turkey Trot?
A: Race In Orange Turkey Trot is your opportunity to get active over Thanksgiving and walk or run for IBD cures! Trot in your community any time or day Thanksgiving week, 11/20 through 11/26. Choose to participate in an event, on your local trail or count your steps around the dinner table — you choose!
Q: Where can I share my Team Challenge Race In Orange Turkey Trot photos?
A: We love seeing you on race day! Please submit your photos to teamchallenge@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
Fundraising
Q: Why is fundraising for Team Challenge and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation important?
A: When you become part of the Team Challenge family, you’re supported by coaches, teammates, and friends who understand the impact of IBD. We are a community united to help each other and those impacted by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Because of teammates like you, the Foundation can provide funding for research, educational programs for patients, and caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals, and support services to the millions of people worldwide with these chronic intestinal diseases.
Q: Can I fundraise as a team?
A: Yes! You can fundraise for Race In Orange Turkey Trot either solo or with a team. Whether you gather your team in-person at an event or challenge each other virtually, it’s your call! All team members will receive the same perks with their registration and are able to make an impact on the lives of those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Q: How do I raise money?
A: Once you register, you'll receive access to your fundraising dashboard and a link to your personal fundraising page, where you can create customized content, send emails, connect your fundraising page to a Facebook fundraiser, and more. Plus, our extraordinary team will be there with you to help guide your fundraising and training every step of the way!
Q: To whom do I make checks payable and where do I mail them?
A: Please make checks payable to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Read our offline donation form for more information.
Q: How do I ensure check donations are allocated toward my goal?
A: Please ensure that your name is on the check memo line of the donation before mailing it and accompanying any check donations with this offline donation form.
Q: Where does the money I raise go?
A: The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). More than 10 million people worldwide are affected by these diseases — when you take on your event, you’ll be doing it for them.
Contact Us
Q: Questions?
A: Please contact us at teamchallenge@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
