Inaugural Gilroy Turkey Trot

Initiative

The idea of hosting a Turkey Trot in Gilroy was born out of our club's tradition of traveling to San Jose to run in their event, which always left us with limited time to prepare for Thanksgiving family gatherings. Since creating a local run club, we have been working diligently to provide various activities for our community to benefit from. A Turkey Trot was an idea that surfaced three years ago, but due to a lack of funding, we were unable to fulfill that vision until now.

Description

Together, let's start this new Thanksgiving tradition and support our local community. Please join us for the Inaugural Garlic City Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving morning hosted by our local nonprofit Organization, Garlic City Hybrid Training. You can run, walk, or ruck in a festive 5K event that features holiday music, custom shirts, and post-race treats.

This event is organized by people in the Gilroy community for people in the community. All funds raised will circle back into our beautiful community to enhance health and fitness, as well as to continue broadening the space we provide to new members by acquiring workout equipment. The other half of the proceeds will benefit the South County Youth Task Force. It is a wonderful way to get your family and friends moving while supporting a local nonprofit organization.

We hope to see you there!

About Rucking: 
Rucking is a physical activity that involves walking with a weighted backpack, often referred to as a ruck. It combines the benefits of strength training and cardio, making it an effective workout for building endurance and muscle. Weight requirements are 30 lbs for men and 20 lbs for women, and rucksacks will be weighed prior to the start.

About the Course: 
The route begins at Gilroy Spots Park and winds through the Levee Park Preserve alongside oak trees.  The course is mainly flat and fully paved, offering a scenic run through one of Gilroy’s most beautiful natural areas.

To ensure a smooth running experience for all participants, the course will be marked and assisted by volunteers with clearly marked turnaround points. There will be two aid stations a