19th Annual GYC Turkey Trot 5K & Family Walk
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What began as a small group of locals getting together for a morning run on Thanksgiving morning, has turned into annual event averaging over 600 people from all over New England. The GYC Turkey Trot is a 5k Race and Family Walk held on Thanksgiving morning. It is a great way to start your holiday.
The course is a registered 5K course, and is considered flat and fast. It is ideal for both runners and walkers. The course runs through Gilford Village, and begins and ends at the Gilford Youth Center. **NEW THIS YEAR- We will be using a new timing system with bib chips for more accurate and immediate results!
We encourage runners of all ages. Runner will be timed, and results will be posted on our website on the same day as the race. Along with the "Overall Times", we will also post times for age brackets: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61-70, 70+
The Family walk is a great way for to start the day. We encourage walkers of all ages, as well as pets and strollers.
DATE: November 26, 2026 @ 9am (8:45 for walkers).
COST: $26/pp. $90/family rate (up to 5)
Event will be held rain, snow or shine. No refunds
The course is a registered 5K course, and is considered flat and fast. It is ideal for both runners and walkers. The course runs through Gilford Village, and begins and ends at the Gilford Youth Center. **NEW THIS YEAR- We will be using a new timing system with bib chips for more accurate and immediate results!
We encourage runners of all ages. Runner will be timed, and results will be posted on our website on the same day as the race. Along with the "Overall Times", we will also post times for age brackets: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61-70, 70+
The Family walk is a great way for to start the day. We encourage walkers of all ages, as well as pets and strollers.
DATE: November 26, 2026 @ 9am (8:45 for walkers).
COST: $26/pp. $90/family rate (up to 5)
Event will be held rain, snow or shine. No refunds
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Where is it happening?
19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03249
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Host or PublisherThe Gilford Youth Center