Race Information

GMAA Turkey Trot 5K
Burlington, VT
Chittenden County
Nov 28, 2024 - Thursday
5K run
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
    Course

    5K loop on the UVM women's cross-country course. Great footing (not counting snow or ice) on cinder/paved path and grass - some single track. No pets, headphones, strollers or bicycles allowed on the course. Walkers welcome. Walkers and slower runners please line up towards the back for safety at the crowded start.

     

    Registration

    Online registration available until race morning - 9:40 AM. Donations can be made online or in-person on race day (see "Entry Fee" info below).

    -OR-

    Race day registration at Gutterson Field House at UVM in Burlington from 9:00 - 9:40 AM.

    The race will be held in the rain, snow, or shine!

     

    Entry Fee

    Suggested donation $5 ($10 per family) and/or a food donation. Make checks payable to: Feeding Chittenden. Note: Runners are welcome to donate more than $5! All proceeds go to Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf).

     

    Restrictions

    Open to runners of all ages.

    Anyone who goes inside at Gutterson must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and masked or have proof of a recent negative test and be masked. 

     

    Kids Race

    There will be a free 1/4-mile kids' race at the Archie Post fields just before the 5K at 9:45 AM.

     

    Prizes & Timing

    The race will be timed with a large race clock, but only the top 10 finishing times will be recorded.

    Raffle prizes will be awarded after the race, all participants and volunteers are eligible.

     

     
    Benefit

    Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf)

     

    Directions

    Take Interstate 89 until exit 14. Get on route 2 west. Turn south onto Spear St. (via "jug handle" on right). Field House is on the right after 1/4 mile.

     

    Information

    Race Directors: Jess Marini - turkeytrot@gmaa.run

    NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.

    There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Aug 27, 2002
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Dec 28, 2023
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Jan 4, 2024
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