GJ Turkey Trot (LATE REGISTRATION SITE)
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Grand Junction, Colorado
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the GJ Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in beautiful Grand Junction, Mesa! This beloved annual event, part of the Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation, invites over 2,300 participants to make Thanksgiving morning memorable with a 5K run and the Little Gobbler Kids Run. The 5K GJ Turkey Trot, starting at 9:30 AM, takes you on a scenic journey through more than three miles of downtown Grand Junction, perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Before the main event, children aged 8 and under can join the free Little Gobbler Kids Run at 9:00 AM for a fun lap around the track, where every young participant will receive a small prize to celebrate their effort. This family-friendly event encourages you to bring the kids and strollers while you break a personal record or simply enjoy quality time with loved ones. Don’t forget that pets are not allowed at this downtown event, so please leave them at home. Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable by participating in a tradition that brings the community together!
Before the main event, children aged 8 and under can join the free Little Gobbler Kids Run at 9:00 AM for a fun lap around the track, where every young participant will receive a small prize to celebrate their effort. This family-friendly event encourages you to bring the kids and strollers while you break a personal record or simply enjoy quality time with loved ones. Don’t forget that pets are not allowed at this downtown event, so please leave them at home. Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable by participating in a tradition that brings the community together!
Organiser's Description
2024 Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation
5K GJ Turkey Trot & Little Gobbler Kids Run - Join over 2,300 people that have made the GJ Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving tradition. Come out and run, jog or walk through over 3 miles of beautiful Downtown Grand Junction. This is a family event so load your kids in the stroller and bring them along.
Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 28th, 2024
9:00 Little Gobbler Kids Run - A free kids fun run for children 8 and under. The kids will run 1 lap around the track and finish while being cheered on by the crowd. The run is free and every child will receive a small prize.
9:30 5K GJ Turkey Trot - A family event that winds through over 3 miles of beautiful downtown Grand Junction. Come out to break a PR or just enjoy a walk with family and friends. We welcome all ages and abilities so feel free to bring the strollers.
***City ordinance does not allow any animals, even leashed, at downtown events so please help us out and leave all furry family members at home***
Early Registration - https://www.gjfffoundation.com/register
(Deadline - Monday, November 25th @ 5pm)
Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $30 Ages 16+
Late Registration - RunSignUp or In Person (Offered during packet pick-up)
Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $40 Ages 16+
Packet Pick-Up
Wednesday, November 27th 5:00 - 7:00pm
Thursday, November 28th 7:00 - 8:30am
Lincoln Park Barn - Lincoln Park, Grand Junction, CO
5K GJ Turkey Trot & Little Gobbler Kids Run - Join over 2,300 people that have made the GJ Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving tradition. Come out and run, jog or walk through over 3 miles of beautiful Downtown Grand Junction. This is a family event so load your kids in the stroller and bring them along.
Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 28th, 2024
9:00 Little Gobbler Kids Run - A free kids fun run for children 8 and under. The kids will run 1 lap around the track and finish while being cheered on by the crowd. The run is free and every child will receive a small prize.
9:30 5K GJ Turkey Trot - A family event that winds through over 3 miles of beautiful downtown Grand Junction. Come out to break a PR or just enjoy a walk with family and friends. We welcome all ages and abilities so feel free to bring the strollers.
***City ordinance does not allow any animals, even leashed, at downtown events so please help us out and leave all furry family members at home***
Early Registration - https://www.gjfffoundation.com/register
(Deadline - Monday, November 25th @ 5pm)
Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $30 Ages 16+
Late Registration - RunSignUp or In Person (Offered during packet pick-up)
Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $40 Ages 16+
Packet Pick-Up
Wednesday, November 27th 5:00 - 7:00pm
Thursday, November 28th 7:00 - 8:30am
Lincoln Park Barn - Lincoln Park, Grand Junction, CO
GJ Turkey Trot (LATE REGISTRATION SITE)