2025 GVSU Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Allendale, Michigan
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 GVSU Turkey Trot, taking place on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at the stunning Grand Valley State University campus in Allendale, Michigan! This beloved event, now in its 12th year, features a flat and fast 5k course that starts and finishes under the iconic blue transformational link. It's the perfect opportunity to burn off those pre-Thanksgiving calories while supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the GVSU Run Club, dedicated to nurturing the passion for running among student-athletes.
Join fellow runners at 9 am and enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with energy and excitement. With awards for the top two finishers in each age category and overall male and female winners, there's plenty of motivation to strive for your personal best! Don't forget to pick up your race packet on November 21st for a chance to enjoy a discount at Gazelle Sports. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Turkey Trot promises a fun day of fitness and community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready to trot for a cause!
Join fellow runners at 9 am and enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with energy and excitement. With awards for the top two finishers in each age category and overall male and female winners, there's plenty of motivation to strive for your personal best! Don't forget to pick up your race packet on November 21st for a chance to enjoy a discount at Gazelle Sports. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Turkey Trot promises a fun day of fitness and community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready to trot for a cause!
Organiser's Description
Description:
Back for its 12th year, the Turkey Trot 5k is returning to Grand Valley's beautiful campus! Join us the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 22nd, to burn some pre-thanksgiving calories and earn a commemorative t-shirt (and PR). This year's course includes a start and finish under the iconic blue transformational link, a flat and paved (fast) course, and course marshals at nearly every turn. Best of all, proceeds benefit the GVSU Run Club, helping support student-athletes and their passion for running. So come trot for a cause! Learn more and stay tuned for important updates on out Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577601902304
UPDATE: we are out of Turkey Trot t-shirts for this year as of 11/9. However, we have GVSU Run Club shirts as an option for those who do not receive a Turkey Trot shirt! T-shirts that are not picked up will also be available after the race.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top two in each age category as well as 1st overall male and female.
Age Categories: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE DETAILS
Start time: 9 am. Course will be open through 10 am. Participants who have not finished by 10 am are welcome to finish their race; however, course marshals may not be present and finish time may not be officially recorded.
Packet pickup:
4-7 pm on Friday, November 21st at Gazelle Sports in Grandville (plus a 10% discount off Gazelle products when you pick up your packet here!)
7:30-9 am before the race on November 22nd in the Cook deWitt Center.
Parking: Park for free in Lot H student or faculty parking. Do not park in the "pay to park" spots (unless you want to pay to park there).
Race address: 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tunIbRWm8TiSGEb5o7PFbKVF8Rr0jh_/view?usp=sharing
PRICE
$20 until July 31st
$25 until October 15th
$30 until race day
Sign up by November 1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
CONTACT
[email protected]
Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577601902304] for more info and important updates!
See what the run club's up to on Instagram @gvsu.xc.tfclub
Sign up to volunteer for the race here: https://forms.gle/n2Csg5mtjFpten6K7
Back for its 12th year, the Turkey Trot 5k is returning to Grand Valley's beautiful campus! Join us the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 22nd, to burn some pre-thanksgiving calories and earn a commemorative t-shirt (and PR). This year's course includes a start and finish under the iconic blue transformational link, a flat and paved (fast) course, and course marshals at nearly every turn. Best of all, proceeds benefit the GVSU Run Club, helping support student-athletes and their passion for running. So come trot for a cause! Learn more and stay tuned for important updates on out Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577601902304
UPDATE: we are out of Turkey Trot t-shirts for this year as of 11/9. However, we have GVSU Run Club shirts as an option for those who do not receive a Turkey Trot shirt! T-shirts that are not picked up will also be available after the race.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top two in each age category as well as 1st overall male and female.
Age Categories: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE DETAILS
Start time: 9 am. Course will be open through 10 am. Participants who have not finished by 10 am are welcome to finish their race; however, course marshals may not be present and finish time may not be officially recorded.
Packet pickup:
4-7 pm on Friday, November 21st at Gazelle Sports in Grandville (plus a 10% discount off Gazelle products when you pick up your packet here!)
7:30-9 am before the race on November 22nd in the Cook deWitt Center.
Parking: Park for free in Lot H student or faculty parking. Do not park in the "pay to park" spots (unless you want to pay to park there).
Race address: 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tunIbRWm8TiSGEb5o7PFbKVF8Rr0jh_/view?usp=sharing
PRICE
$20 until July 31st
$25 until October 15th
$30 until race day
Sign up by November 1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
CONTACT
[email protected]
Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577601902304] for more info and important updates!
See what the run club's up to on Instagram @gvsu.xc.tfclub
Sign up to volunteer for the race here: https://forms.gle/n2Csg5mtjFpten6K7
Races
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5K Walk/Run
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$33.30
CLOSEDPaved single-loop course.
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