Event 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! 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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 26: 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 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 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.
T-Shirt Deadline!
Register by November 12 to guarantee a race shirt in your preferred size. Registrations after this date will be limited to remaining inventory, and sizes may no longer be available.
Custom Bib Deadline!
Register before November 12 to be guaranteed a custom bib with your name on it!