2025 GVSU Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Allendale, Michigan
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 GVSU Turkey Trot, taking place on Saturday, November 22nd, in the scenic setting of Allendale, Ottawa. This exciting 5K race celebrates its 10th anniversary, offering participants a fantastic opportunity to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories while enjoying a fast, flat course that starts and finishes under the iconic blue transformational link on Grand Valley State University's beautiful campus.
The fun begins at 9 am, and with course marshals at nearly every turn, runners can focus on achieving their personal bests. Plus, all proceeds benefit the GVSU Run Club, supporting student-athletes and their passion for running. Everyone will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, ranging from 0-10 to 70+. Don't miss out on this festive and charitable event that promises to be a highlight of your Thanksgiving traditions! Be sure to pick up your race packets on Friday evening or Saturday morning, and enjoy free parking in the designated student and faculty areas. Join us for a day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!
The fun begins at 9 am, and with course marshals at nearly every turn, runners can focus on achieving their personal bests. Plus, all proceeds benefit the GVSU Run Club, supporting student-athletes and their passion for running. Everyone will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, ranging from 0-10 to 70+. Don't miss out on this festive and charitable event that promises to be a highlight of your Thanksgiving traditions! Be sure to pick up your race packets on Friday evening or Saturday morning, and enjoy free parking in the designated student and faculty areas. Join us for a day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!
Organiser's Description
Description:
Back for its 10th 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!
AWARDS:
Medals will be given to the top three in each age category.
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 in Kirkhoff Lobby and Cook deWitt Center on Saturday 7:30-9 am before the race.
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
Back for its 10th 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!
AWARDS:
Medals will be given to the top three in each age category.
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 in Kirkhoff Lobby and Cook deWitt Center on Saturday 7:30-9 am before the race.
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
Races
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5K Walk/Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
Paved single-loop course.
2025 GVSU Turkey Trot
