The Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 5K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026 - Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Grove City, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Grateful Gallop 5K on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Grove City, Pennsylvania! This festive race kicks off at 9:00 AM on Greenwood Drive and follows the scenic Hunter Farm bike path, providing a flat and fast course perfect for runners of all levels. Not only is this an exciting opportunity to lace up your running shoes, but it also supports a great cause—proceeds benefit the Grove City Community Food Pantry. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries to help those in need in our community.
Pre-race packet pickup will be held at the Grove City Area Federal Credit Union from November 23 to November 25, and awards will be presented to the top finishers, including the top 5 overall male and female runners and the top 3 in various age categories. With chip timing by Wolf Creek Race Management ensuring accurate results, this is an event you won't want to miss! Make your Thanksgiving morning memorable with a run that combines fitness, community spirit, and a chance to give back. Don't forget to secure your parking at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot and get ready for a fun-filled day!
Pre-race packet pickup will be held at the Grove City Area Federal Credit Union from November 23 to November 25, and awards will be presented to the top finishers, including the top 5 overall male and female runners and the top 3 in various age categories. With chip timing by Wolf Creek Race Management ensuring accurate results, this is an event you won't want to miss! Make your Thanksgiving morning memorable with a run that combines fitness, community spirit, and a chance to give back. Don't forget to secure your parking at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot and get ready for a fun-filled day!
Organiser's Description
GENERAL INFO:
The 11th Annual Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 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 Area Federal Credit Union (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Monday, November 23: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 25: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AWARDS:
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 and 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 11th Annual Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 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 Area Federal Credit Union (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Monday, November 23: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 25: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AWARDS:
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 and 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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