GMAA Turkey Trot 5K
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GMAA Turkey Trot 5K

Burlington, Vermont, United States
Nov 26, 2026
Running

About this race

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.

  • Print and fill out this Registration Form and bring it with you to the race. 

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.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

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).

Nov 26, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Burlington.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 1.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 5.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -3.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 2.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
19.6
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.8mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
72.2%

About Burlington

GMAA Turkey Trot 5K takes place in Burlington, Vermont, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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