50th Annual GMAA Turkey Trot 5K Food Drive!

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 at 10 a.m.

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.

Race day registration at Gutterson Field House at UVM in Burlington from 9:00 – 9:40 AM.

The race will be held in the rain, snow, or shine!

RESTRICTIONS: Open to runners of all ages

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 proceeds go to Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf).

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:

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 Director Jess Marini –