GVSU Turkey Trot
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Event
The 2025 GVSU Turkey Trot takes place on November 22, 2025, in Allendale, Michigan (1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401). The event is the 12th edition of the Turkey Trot and features a 5K Walk/Run. Proceeds benefit the GVSU Run Club to support student-athletes.
Race details
The course is described as flat and paved, with the start and finish positioned under the blue transformational link on the Grand Valley campus. Course marshals are posted at nearly every turn. Awards are given to the top two finishers in each age category: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Packet pickup is available 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, November 21, at Gazelle Sports in Grandville (packet pickup at Gazelle includes a 10% discount on Gazelle products) and from 7:30-9:00 am on race day at the Cook deWitt Center. Entry fees listed are $20 until July 31, $25 until October 15, and $30 through race day. Registrants who register by November 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt. Sponsors include Gazelle Sports and Staples. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.