Granville Island Turkey Trot

Event overview

The Granville Island Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving running event held on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. The 2025 edition takes place on Monday, October 13, 2025. The event is organized by RUNVAN and includes a community fundraising element, Run & Give, which supports local food banks including the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Surrey Food Bank, and SHARE Family and Community Services. Fundraising at the time of the listing had raised $6,738.80 for partner organizations.

Race details and inclusions

Distances offered:

• 10KM
• 1KM Kids Run (limited space remains)

The 10KM entry reached capacity for 2025; there is no waitlist and entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under RUNVAN race policies. Race entries include a measured and marked 10KM, a race bib with timing chip, a race medal, an exclusive RUNVAN shirt or a green bib option, $25 off at Rackets & Runners (minimum spend applies), free parking on Granville Island until 1pm race day, gear check, pacers, and published race results. Package pickup is available during race week (Friday to Sunday before the event) at Rackets & Runners; pickup is not available on race day. Prizes are listed for best costume and largest team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Events nearby