This is Sam (Race Director) from Brazen Racing (organizer of the Nitro Turkey race). 

nomkwueme, I appreciate your support and I'm really glad you've had a great time at our races. 

I've attempted to contact Mr. Ford (aaronptrck/aaronptrck2468) regarding his two negative reviews, but he has thus far not responded to any of my communications.  I've even invited him out to one of our Brazen Racing runs at a discount, just so he can see what we are all about. 

I have actually lived in Pinole for 12 years, and am a big fan of Big Al (having participated in many of his events), but I honestly had never even heard of a Big Al Turkey Trot until after we organized this race. 

Nevertheless, I believe the idea that it is all about the "joy of running" is exactly right.  I wish Big Al the greatest success with all his runs and I just hope as many people as possible get out and run and have a good time on Thanksgiving -- whatever race they choose! 

I hope you'll excuse my giving my own event 5 stars, but it won't let me leave this without giving it some rating.