GMAA Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run
From the Organizer
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).
-OR-
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
42°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Intl Ap.
Host City
About Burlington, VT
Population
20,488
as of 2023
Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- GMAA Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GMAA Turkey Trot 5K?
- GMAA Turkey Trot 5K is a running race held in Burlington, Vermont on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the GMAA Turkey Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont at UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse, Burlington, VT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GMAA Turkey Trot 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GMAA Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026