GMAA Turkey Trot 5K
About this race
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.
RegistrationOnline 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 FeeSuggested 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).
RestrictionsOpen 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 RaceThere will be a free 1/4-mile kids' race at the Archie Post fields just before the 5K at 9:45 AM.
Prizes & TimingThe 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.
BenefitFeeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf)
DirectionsTake 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.
InformationRace 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.
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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).
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Burlington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 4:17 PM local time (EST) in Burlington on November 26, 2026 — 9h 13m of daylight.
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