The Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 5K
The Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 5K is a running race on November 26–28, 2026 in Grove City, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 26–28, 2026 (116 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
General Info:
The 10th Annual Grateful Gallop presented by GCAFCU will take place on Thanksgiving morning at 9:00 AM in Grove City, PA. The race starts on Greenwood Drive and travels along the Hunter Farm bike path. The Grateful Gallop 5k supports the Grove City Community Food Pantry! There will be a donation box to collect non-perishable food and toiletries.
Packet Pick Up:
Pre-race packet pickup will be at the Grove City Are Federal Credit Union (1600 S. Center St. Ext.):
Monday, November 24: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 25: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 26: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Awards:
There will be an awards ceremony at 10:00 AM on race day. Top 5 Overall Male and Female finishers, plus the top 3 in the following age categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70 & Over.
Course:
Flat and Fast. There will be a water station near the halfway point. Men's course record: Jed Christiansen 15:04.35 (2023). Women's Course Record: Eden Slater 18:20.55 (2023).
Timing:
This race is being chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management utilizing world-leading MyLaps hardware.
Parking:
Parking will be available at the Grove City College Colonial Hall lot where the old Middle School used to be.
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
45°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Slippery Rock 1 Ssw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grove City, PA
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- The Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 5K
- Date
- November 26–28, 2026
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The Grove City Area Federal Credit Union Grateful Gallop 5K
Nov 26, 2026