2010 Turkey Run - 29th, 30th & 31st October

Register for 2010 Turkey Run

The Harleys for Helicopters Support group has a major fund raising event in October each year, and this is called the Turkey Run. The Turkey Run was named in memory of Sandy Philp, who passed away on the 18th of March 2005 after a battle with Asbestosis. As Sandy was born in Uralla it was decided that there should be a memorial ride each year from Newcastle where Sandy lived to Uralla where he was born. We also remember 3 other lost mates over the last few years in, Ian Rawlings, Keg Thompson and Barry Farrell.

The Turkey Run attracts 400 plus riders and pillion passengers from all over NSW and interstate to be part of this event. Heavy Duty and Live to Ride are 2 national bike magazines that cover this event and post stories each year on the success the ride continues to have. The Turkey run brings an estimated $180,000.00 into the Town of Uralla over the Friday afternoon through to Sunday morning event. It is envisaged that this event will become one of the great events over the ensuing years that people will want to attend each year.

The Turkey is open to all riders and all makes of motorcycles. We do not accept entry to the event by Outlaw Motorcycle members. Entry to the event is at the discretion of the Chairman and the committee of Harleys for Helicopters & Friends.

Entry Fee/Donation:

  • Pre-Registration is $35.00 per person. T–Shirt at time of Pre Rego - $25.00.
  • Registration on the day $40. T-Shirt Purchased on the day - $30.00
  • Registration includes Bike Show, Burnout Competition and entertainment entry.

The Turkey Run has the following events as part of the weekend in Uralla:

  • Street Parade to commemorate The Bushranger - Thunderbolt
  • Custom and Street Bike Show  28 trophies – All bikes – Best show outside Sydney
  • Poker Run – Prize money $2,000.00 – Best prize money outside Sydney
  • Burn Out Comp - $1000.00 – Best prize money anywhere
  • Billy Cart Derby – As part of Thunderbolts Festival – Harley boys take on the kids
  • The Turkey Run is held in conjunction with Thunderbolts Festival on Saturday
  • Tattoo competition on Friday night at the Uralla Bowling Club
  • Merchandise Stalls for the riders and pillion
  • Bands on Friday night at The Bowling Club and Thunderbolt Inn and 2 Bands / Saturday afternoon & Saturday  night
  • Smorgasbord Dinner on Saturday night
  • Raffle to raise money
  • T – Shirt to commemorate the event
  • Helmets given away on Friday and Saturday night – Courtesy of MCAS
  • $10.00 breakfast on Saturday courtesy of Uralla Bowling Club – Including  stories and poems by Bush Poets
  • Photo shoot by Heavy Duty and Live to Ride on arrival in Uralla
  • Thunder Run from 10klm’s out of Uralla to ride in to town in formation
  • Courtesy bus available for local transport to accommodation each hour until midnight
  • Accommodation for those that want to B &B, Motel, Pub or those wishing to camp there are camp grounds available as well as 2 halls with showers and toilets.  (contact Greg Dale – 0411 501 395)