17th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half Marathon and YOUTH FUN RUN presented by Limestone Shirt Factory
About the race
This is a fun event for the entire family, from short-distance runners and walkers to serious runners who want a hilly course before Thanksgiving dinner. It is a very laid-back event, and it is our 17th year of this tradition, offering a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, plus a 1 mile FUN RUN.
Participants in the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon receive a soft quarter zip pullover. To receive a quarter zip you must sign up by November 16th. FUN RUN participants receive a printed long sleeve Dri-FIT shirt and a medal.
Digital timing is provided this year, and fast results will be posted immediately.
Please bring at least 3 canned goods to benefit Gainesville First United Methodist Church with your registration.
Courses & distances
5K
Distance: 5K
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
10K
Distance: 10K
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
This is 2 loops of the 5K so you can see your friends and family twice!
Half Marathon
Distance: 13.1 Miles
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Route for Half Marathon is 3 Loops - LESS Hills - can see your family and friends more often. Support riding the course the whole time.
Youth 1-Mile FUN RUN
Distance: 1 Mile
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM
This will be on the Riverside Track. We will start at 7:45 so we can begin other races as soon as possible. Each of these participants will receive a long sleeve shirt and a finishers medal!
Race schedule
- All races begin about 8:00 am (right after the FUN RUN) at the Riverside Military Academy track area.
- Packet pickup is on Wednesday from 12:00 to 5:00 and on race morning from 7:00 am.
- The 1 mile FUN RUN starts at 7:45 and is 4 loops on the track.
Packet pickup
Packet pickup is on Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Limestone Shirt Factory, 2480 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
The course
Race courses
- Half Marathon: a challenging course with a few hills, with self-serve aid stations along the way.
- 5K: an out and back loop, with 2 water stops and a porta potty at the midway point.
- 10K: repeats the 5K course 2 times, with 2 water stops and a porta potty at the 5K midway point.
Location
City insight: Gainesville
Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States, and the most populous city in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, wet summers, so the cooler months from late autumn to spring are the best seasons to race.
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