Grateful Gallop 5k presented by GCAFCU
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sat 29th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Grove City, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the 10th Annual Grateful Gallop 5K in Grove City, PA, taking place from November 27th to November 29th, 2025! Kick off your Thanksgiving morning on November 27th at 9:00 AM with a lively run along the scenic Hunter Farm bike path. This flat and fast course is perfect for runners of all levels, and there's even a water station to keep you refreshed.
The Grateful Gallop not only promises a fun race experience but also supports a worthy cause—benefiting the Grove City Community Food Pantry. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries to donate. With awards for the top 5 overall male and female finishers and age category prizes, there’s plenty of incentive to give it your all. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
The Grateful Gallop not only promises a fun race experience but also supports a worthy cause—benefiting the Grove City Community Food Pantry. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries to donate. With awards for the top 5 overall male and female finishers and age category prizes, there’s plenty of incentive to give it your all. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
GENERAL INFO:
The 10th Annual Grateful Gallop presented by GCAFCU will take place on Thanksgiving morning 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 the Grove City Are Federal Credit Union (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Monday, November 24: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, November 25: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday November 26.
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.
PARKING:
Parking will be available at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot where the old Middle School used to be.
The 10th Annual Grateful Gallop presented by GCAFCU will take place on Thanksgiving morning 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 the Grove City Are Federal Credit Union (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Monday, November 24: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, November 25: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday November 26.
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.
PARKING:
Parking will be available at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot where the old Middle School used to be.
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