Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot
Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Grand Junction, CO, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (63 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2026 Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot
5K GJ Turkey Trot & Little Gobbler Kids Run - Join over 3,000 people that have made the GJ Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving tradition. Come out and run, jog or walk through over 3 miles of Colorado Mesa University's beautiful campus. This is a family event so load your kids in the stroller and bring them along.
Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 26th, 2026
9:00 Little Gobbler Kids Run - A free kids fun run for children 8 and under. The kids will run 1 lap around the track and finish while being cheered on by the crowd. The run is free and every child will receive a small prize.
9:30 5K GJ Turkey Trot - A family event that winds through over 3 miles of Colorado Mesa University's beautiful campus. Come out to break a PR or just enjoy a walk with family and friends. We welcome all ages and abilities so feel free to bring the strollers.
Early Registration
Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $30 Ages 16+
Late Registration - Starting 11/24/26
Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $40 Ages 16+
Packet Pick-Up
Wednesday, November 25th 5:00 - 7:00pm
Thursday, November 26th 7:00 - 8:30am
Foster Field House - Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Events
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
47°
Typical Low
27°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Junction Wfo, 3 mi from the venue.
About Grand Junction, CO
Population
67,027
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,595 ft
Nearest Airport
GJT
Grand Junction Regional Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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63
Days to train
- Race
- Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026