In 98 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse, Burlington VT
Distance
5K
Typical weather
29–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
42–52°F
rain
2024
28–41°F
rain
2023
29–42°F
dry
2022
33–46°F
dry
2021
33–40°F
rain
2020
37–46°F
rain
2019
38–51°F
dry
2018
33–42°F
rain
2017
29–43°F
rain
2016
35–41°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Course Information
- Distance: 5K loop on the UVM women':s cross-country course.
- Footing: Great footing (not counting snow or ice) on cinder/paved path and grass - some single track.
- Restrictions: No pets, headphones, strollers or bicycles allowed on the course.
- Walkers: Walkers welcome. Walkers and slower runners please line up towards the back for safety at the crowded start.
📝 Registration Details
- Online: 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: 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: 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.
- Payment: Make checks payable to: Feeding Chittenden.
- Contribution: Note: Runners are welcome to donate more than $5!
- Purpose: All net proceeds go to Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf).
- Event: There will be a free 1/4-mile kids' race at the Archie Post fields just before the 5K at 9:45 AM.
- Timing: The race will be timed with a large race clock, but only the top 10 finishing times will be recorded.
- Raffles: Raffle prizes will be awarded after the race, all participants and volunteers are eligible.
- Feeding Chittenden (formerly known as Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf)
- Route: Take Interstate 89 until exit 14.
- Next Steps: Get on route 2 west. Turn south onto Spear St. (via "jug handle" on right).
- Final Destination: Field House is on the right after 1/4 mile.
- Contacts: Race Directors: Jess Marini - turkeytrot@gmaa.run
- Safety: 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 about the race, visit GMAA Turkey Trot 5K.
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