GMAA Turkey Trot 5K

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Date 26 Nov, 2026
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GMAA Turkey Trot 5K

About the event

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).

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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 net 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.

Races offered

26Nov

5K Run

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
$0.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Burlington.

Temperature0.6° / 6.7°
Feels like-4.5° / 2.2°
Sunshine hours5h 12m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall0.5 cm
Wind15.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:49
Sunset17:25

About Burlington

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Burlington is the largest city in the American state of Vermont. Situated on Lake Champlain, it is the heart of a small urban area that acts as Vermont's vibrant and cosmopolitan center. Known for its ultra-liberal environment and free-thinking spirit, Burlington is a college town and an important commercial city, but maintains an intimate atmosphere.

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