Grateful Gallop 5k presented by GCAFCU
- Date Thu 28th November 2024 - Sat 30th November 2024
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Grove City, Pennsylvania
- Price $39.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Grateful Gallop 5K in beautiful Grove City, Pennsylvania, taking place from November 28th to November 30th, 2024! This festive event kicks off on Small Business Saturday at 9:00 AM, starting on Greenwood Drive and winding along the scenic Hunter Farm bike path. Runners of all ages are encouraged to participate in this flat and fast course, perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike.
Not only will you experience the thrill of the race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as the Grateful Gallop benefits the Grove City Community Food Pantry. Bring along non-perishable food and toiletries to donate! With an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM recognizing the top finishers in various age categories, this event promises to be both competitive and community-oriented. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run for a good cause and enjoy a day of fun in Grove City!
Not only will you experience the thrill of the race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as the Grateful Gallop benefits the Grove City Community Food Pantry. Bring along non-perishable food and toiletries to donate! With an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM recognizing the top finishers in various age categories, this event promises to be both competitive and community-oriented. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run for a good cause and enjoy a day of fun in Grove City!
Organiser's Description
GENERAL INFO:
The 9th Annual Grateful Gallop presented by GCAFCU will take place on Small Business Saturday at 9:00 AM in Grove City, PA. The race starts on Greenwood Drive and travels along the Hunter Farm bike path. The Grateful Gallop 5k supports the Grove City Community Food Pantry [http://www.gcfoodpantry.org/index.html]! There will be a donation box to collect non-perishable food and toiletries.
PACKET PICK UP:
Pre-race packet pickup will be at GCAFCU (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Tuesday, November 26: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday November 27, & Friday, November 29: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AWARDS:
There will be an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM on race day. Top 5 Overall Male and Female finishers, plus the top 3 in the following age categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70 & Over.
COURSE:
Flat & Fast. There will be a water station near the halfway point. Men's course record: Jed Christiansen 15:04.35 (2023). Women's Course Record: Eden Slater 18:20.55 (2023).
TIMING:
This race is being chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management [https://wolfcreektrackclub.com/] utilizing world-leading MyLaps hardware. Live online splits at the 1 mile & 2 mile!
PARKING:
Parking will be available at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot where the old Middle School used to be.
The 9th Annual Grateful Gallop presented by GCAFCU will take place on Small Business Saturday at 9:00 AM in Grove City, PA. The race starts on Greenwood Drive and travels along the Hunter Farm bike path. The Grateful Gallop 5k supports the Grove City Community Food Pantry [http://www.gcfoodpantry.org/index.html]! There will be a donation box to collect non-perishable food and toiletries.
PACKET PICK UP:
Pre-race packet pickup will be at GCAFCU (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Tuesday, November 26: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday November 27, & Friday, November 29: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AWARDS:
There will be an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM on race day. Top 5 Overall Male and Female finishers, plus the top 3 in the following age categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70 & Over.
COURSE:
Flat & Fast. There will be a water station near the halfway point. Men's course record: Jed Christiansen 15:04.35 (2023). Women's Course Record: Eden Slater 18:20.55 (2023).
TIMING:
This race is being chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management [https://wolfcreektrackclub.com/] utilizing world-leading MyLaps hardware. Live online splits at the 1 mile & 2 mile!
PARKING:
Parking will be available at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot where the old Middle School used to be.
Races
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Grateful Gallop 5k Presented by GCAFCU
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
Sat 30th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$39.20
CLOSED -
Virtual Grateful Gallop 5k Presented by GCAFCU
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
$39.20
CLOSED
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