2025 GVSU Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Allendale, Michigan
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2025 GVSU Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22nd, in Allendale, Ottawa, as we celebrate the 12th year of this beloved tradition! This exciting 5k event takes place on the stunning campus of Grand Valley State University, providing a flat, paved course that’s perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Starting at 9 AM, participants can enjoy a fast-paced run that kicks off and concludes under the iconic blue transformational link.
Not only is this a fantastic way to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories, but it’s also an opportunity to support a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the GVSU Run Club. Runners of all ages will have the chance to earn commemorative t-shirts and compete for medals in various age categories ranging from 0-10 to 70+. With packet pickup available the day before the race and on the morning of the event, plus free parking in Lot H, you won’t want to miss out on this fun and festive occasion! Mark your calendars and get ready to trot for a cause!
Not only is this a fantastic way to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories, but it’s also an opportunity to support a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the GVSU Run Club. Runners of all ages will have the chance to earn commemorative t-shirts and compete for medals in various age categories ranging from 0-10 to 70+. With packet pickup available the day before the race and on the morning of the event, plus free parking in Lot H, you won’t want to miss out on this fun and festive occasion! 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!
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
PRICE
$20 until July 31st
$25 until October 15th
$30 until race day
CONTACT
[email protected]
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!
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
PRICE
$20 until July 31st
$25 until October 15th
$30 until race day
CONTACT
[email protected]
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
