Events
5K Walk/Run
Event Description
The GVSU Turkey Trot is BACK for its 13th year! Last year, we celebrated the first year back since the pandemic with well over 100 runners and a beautiful sunny day, and we’re looking forward to an even better experience this year. Here’s what’s new:
➡️Updated course: The Turkey Trot course now starts and finishes at the clock tower, conveniently located right next to packet pickup! Course map coming soon.
➡️Better ways to stay in touch: That’s right, the GVSU Turkey Trot now has an Instagram page! Follow us @gvsu.turkeytrot and of course you can also find us on Facebook or email at gvturkeytrot@gmail.com.
➡️Updated age categories: We made a few changes to our age categories to give everyone their best shot at a medal! The new brackets are 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
➡️Share your thoughts: If you have an idea to improve the Turkey Trot, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your feedback here: https://forms.gle/CV8D3HU4J691FYHBA.
Here’s what’s the same (and just as great!) as last year:
🗓️Date: The Saturday before Thanksgiving (November 21st) at 9am
📍Location: 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
🏅Awards: Top two in each age category and first overall male and female.
And of course, 100% of the profits still go to supporting runners on the GVSU Cross Country & Track Club! As a self-funded club, every dollar makes an impact to our athletes' success. Because of your support last year, our team will be able to travel to cross country nationals this year! Follow what we’re up to on Instagram @gvsu.xc.tfclub 🏃➡️
Course Map
FAQs
Nope -- you're welcome to finish at your own pace. That said, course marshals will step away after one hour, and finish times may not be officially recorded after that.
Start and finish are at the blue transformational link (see map).
Everyone that signs up before November 1st is guaranteed a shirt (after that -- first come, first served). This year, medals will only be given to the top two in each age category...but stay tuned for next year.
Yes!
Free parking is in lot H.
Yes, absolutely! We love seeing families out on the course. The route is flat and fully paved, making it stroller-friendly from start to finish.
Fill out the volunteer form here!
https://forms.gle/n2Csg5mtjFpten6K7
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Event Location
1 Campus Dr
Allendale, MI 49401 US
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