Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot - 5K GJ Turkey Trot
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
2026 Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot 5K GJ Turkey Trot & Little Gobbler Kids Run - Join over 3,000 people that have made the GJ Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving tradition. Come out and run, jog or walk through over 3 miles of Colorado Mesa University's beautiful campus. This is a family event so load your kids in the stroller and bring them along. Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 26th, 2026 9:00 Little Gobbler Kids Run - A free kids fun run for children 8 and under. The kids will run 1 lap around the track and finish while being cheered on by the crowd. The run is free and every child will receive a small prize. 9:30 5K GJ Turkey Trot - A family event that winds through over 3 miles of Colorado Mesa University's beautiful campus. Come out to break a PR or just enjoy a walk with family and friends. We welcome all ages and abilities so feel free to bring the strollers. Early Registration Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $30 Ages 16+ Late Registration - Starting 11/24/26 Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $40 Ages 16+ Packet Pick-Up Wednesday, November 25th 5:00 - 7:00pm Thursday, November 26th 7:00 - 8:30am Foster Field House - Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Grand Junction, CO, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Grand Junction, CO, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
Know a local group? Host a community run in Grand Junction
