2025 GVSU Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Allendale, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- 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, in the picturesque setting of Allendale, Ottawa. Celebrating its 12th year, this exciting 5k event invites participants to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories while enjoying a flat and fast course that begins and ends under the iconic blue transformational link on Grand Valley's beautiful campus.
Starting at 9 AM, runners will navigate a well-marked route supported by enthusiastic course marshals, ensuring a fantastic experience for all. Awards will be presented to the top two finishers in each age category, ranging from youth to seniors, making it a fun and competitive event for everyone. With proceeds benefiting the GVSU Run Club, this race not only promotes health and fitness but also supports student-athletes in their passion for running. Don’t miss your chance to earn a commemorative t-shirt and create lasting memories on this special day!
Starting at 9 AM, runners will navigate a well-marked route supported by enthusiastic course marshals, ensuring a fantastic experience for all. Awards will be presented to the top two finishers in each age category, ranging from youth to seniors, making it a fun and competitive event for everyone. With proceeds benefiting the GVSU Run Club, this race not only promotes health and fitness but also supports student-athletes in their passion for running. Don’t miss your chance to earn a commemorative t-shirt and create lasting memories on this special day!
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
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top two 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 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
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top two 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 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. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$28.00
Paved single-loop course.
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1 Campus Dr, Allendale, 49401, MI, United States
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