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2026 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot Volunteer Sign Up
Grand Rapids Public Schools, in partnership with Blue Care Network and the Grand Rapids Parks Department, proudly presents the 34th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, November 26, 2026.
In 2026, this community event will feature a 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and a Mini Trot, with courses winding through the streets of downtown Grand Rapids, including areas surrounding Van Andel Arena.
The Turkey Trot serves as a fundraiser for Grand Rapids Public Schools Athletics through the Grand Rapids Public School Foundation, with support from event sponsors.
To sign up, select a row below
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Packet Pick-Up at Gazelle Sports (3930 28th Street SE)
Monday, November 23 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Packet Pick-Up at Gazelle Sports (3930 28th Street SE)
Monday, November 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Paige B.,
Elliot B.,
Helen V.,
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Packet Pick-Up at Union High School (1800 Tremont Blvd. NW)
Wednesday, November 25 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
jaquelin g.,
Xitlaly g.,
Nataly a.,
Natasa K.,
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Packet Pick-Up at Union High School (1800 Tremont Blvd. NW)
Wednesday, November 25 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm
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Packet Pick-Up at Union High School (1800 Tremont Blvd. NW)
Wednesday, November 25 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Amina D.,
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Pre-Race Day Prep/Set-Up at Van Andel Arena (Physical Requirements: Volunteers must be able to lift/carry event supplies & equipment during set-up.)
Wednesday, November 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Miguel R.,
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Packet Pick-Up at Van Andel Arena (Upper Concourse)
Thursday, November 26 from 6:30 - 8:00 am
Emmy R.,
Yesinia O.,
MaryEllen A.,
Tiffany J.,
Cynthia J.,
Eve J.,
London T.,
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Awards Room Attendants
Thursday, November 26 from 7:00 - 9:30 am
Mya R.,
Keily L.,
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2
Starting Line Support
Thursday, November 26 from 7:00 - 9:30 am
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Finish Line Support
Thursday, November 26 from 7:00 - 9:30 am
Bob J.,
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5
End of Race Snack Table (finish line on Ottawa)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:00 - 9:30 am
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8
Mini Trot Finish Line Awards
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Eric V.,
Arlee V.,
Madison H.,
Kathleen H.,
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One Mile Walk Course Marshalls
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Fulton & Division)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Jeffrey M.,
Griffin M.,
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Division & Newberry)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Scribner & 6th St)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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2
10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Scribner & 4th St/Fish Ladder)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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2
10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Scribner & Bridge/Michigan)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Michigan & Monroe)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Monroe & Louis)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Louis & Ottawa)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
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10K & 5K Course Marshall (corner of Ottawa & Fulton)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Melissa D.,
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1
Aid/Water Station (Kendall Electric parking lot)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Quistelle W.,
FULL
Aid/Water Station (Rose Parks Circle, corner of Monroe & Louis)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Union R.,
FULL
Lead-Out Cyclists (10K race)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:00 am
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2
Lead-Out Cyclists (5K race)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Nate L.,
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1
Lead-Out Cyclists (Mini Trot)
Thursday, November 26 from 7:30 - 9:00 am
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