GMAA Turkey Trot 5K

🏃‍♂️ Course

• Distance: 5K loop on the UVM women's cross-country course.
• Conditions: Great footing (not counting snow or ice) on cinder/paved path and grass - some single track.
• Rules: No pets, headphones, strollers or bicycles allowed on the course.
• Walkers: Welcome: 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).
• Race Day Registration: At Gutterson Field House at UVM in Burlington from 9:00 - 9:40 AM.
• Form: Print and fill out this Registration Form and bring it with you to the race.
• Weather Policy: The race will be held in the rain, snow, or shine!

💵 Entry Fee

• Donation: Suggested donation $5 ($10 per family) and/or a food donation.
• Payable To: Feeding Chittenden.
• More Donations: Runners are welcome to donate more than $5!
• Proceeds: All proceeds go to Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf).

🚫 Restrictions

• Ages: Open to runners of all ages.
• Vaccination Requirements: 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

• Distance: There will be a free 1/4-mile kids' race.
• Time: Just before the 5K at 9:45 AM at the Archie Post fields.

🏆 Prizes & Timing

• 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

• Organization: Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf).

🗺️ Directions

• Route: Take Interstate 89 until exit 14.
• Turn: Get on route 2 west.
• Direction: Turn south onto Spear St. (via "jug handle" on right).
• Location: Field House is on the right after 1/4 mile.

ℹ️ Information

• Race Director: Jess Marini - turkeytrot@gmaa.run
• Rules: 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.
• Policy: There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.

For more information, visit the race page: GMAA Turkey Trot 5K.