Registration is open
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
A Gardner and Templeton Tradition
42nd Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25, 2021
Walkers 8:00 AM / Runners 8:30 AM
Location: Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
The Turkey Trot is A 5 Mile point to point race
That takes you along the beautiful Rt. 68 from Gardner to Baldwinville MA.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
NARAGANSETT TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
GARDNER HIGH / MIDDLE TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25, 2021
Walkers 8:00 AM / Runners 8:30 AM
Location: Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
The Turkey Trot is A 5 Mile point to point race
That takes you along the beautiful Rt. 68 from Gardner to Baldwinville MA.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
NARAGANSETT TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
GARDNER HIGH / MIDDLE TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
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NEW!!! TEAM AWARDS!!
MAKE A TEAM NAME UP AND ASK OTHERS TO JOIN YOUR TEAM WHEN THEY REGISTER!
(NO extra registration fee to register as a team,
Yes, you are still eligible for individual awards.)
MAKE A TEAM NAME UP AND ASK OTHERS TO JOIN YOUR TEAM WHEN THEY REGISTER!
(NO extra registration fee to register as a team,
Yes, you are still eligible for individual awards.)
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot SPONSORS
Click & visit their websites, Thank you!
Click & visit their websites, Thank you!
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John Shaw Concrete Foundations
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Table Talk Pies
“America’s Favorite Pie” 120 Washington Street Worcester, MA 01610 
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Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Ave,
Phillipston, MA 
Parker Glass
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REGISTRATION($25.00)
non-refundable donation
November 15,2021, Race registration price increases to $35.00
Gift of a Table Talk Pie @ bib pick -up to each walker & runner registered
( while supplies last.)
Early Bib Pick-up / pre-registration Wednesday Nov 24, 4:30-7pm
Race Day, Thursday Nov 25,
Same Day Registration, Between 7AM - 8AM
Check made out to: GHS XC Track Boosters or Cash ONLY
RACE Day Bib pick-up:
walkers Between 7AM - 7:50AM
Runners 7AM- 8:00AM
PLEASE NOTE:
No New registrations Will be taken after 8AM on race day, No Exceptions!
( Runners you will need to be inline before 8am 11/25,
walkers need be registered by 7:45AM 11/25 thank you!)
Location of both Early & Race Day: Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
Cash or non-refundable Check made out to:
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
OR REGISTER ONLINE Greatergardnerturkeytrot.racewire.com
USING VISA, MASTER CARD, DEBIT ETC...
Until 6:00AM 11/25
Pictured above is last years 2020 shirt
The 2021 42nd, will be a New colors
The 2021 42nd, will be a New colors
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot Commemorative Shirt for sale:
42nd G.G.T.T. shirt color is burgundy & grey
Long sleeve cotton shirt, Youth Sizes: Y-Small, Y-Medium, Y-Large $20.00
Long Sleeve cotton shirt, Adult sizes: S,M,L,XL $17.00,/ 2X, 3X $22.00
(New) Short Sleeve Tech moisture wicking polyester,
Adult Sizes Only: S,M,L,XL $20.00 / 2X,3X $22.00
Register Early and order a shirt by: November 1, 2021 at $15.00 each / except sizes 2X,3X $17.00 each!
Any Gift shirt or shirts ordered before November 1, 2021 MUST BE PICK-UP BY 8 AM RACE DAY IN PERRY HALL!
( WE WILL NOT MAIL THEM!!!! )
**This does not included shirts ordered after November 1, 2021**
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42nd G.G.T.T. shirt color is burgundy & grey
Long sleeve cotton shirt, Youth Sizes: Y-Small, Y-Medium, Y-Large $20.00
Long Sleeve cotton shirt, Adult sizes: S,M,L,XL $17.00,/ 2X, 3X $22.00
(New) Short Sleeve Tech moisture wicking polyester,
Adult Sizes Only: S,M,L,XL $20.00 / 2X,3X $22.00
Register Early and order a shirt by: November 1, 2021 at $15.00 each / except sizes 2X,3X $17.00 each!
Any Gift shirt or shirts ordered before November 1, 2021 MUST BE PICK-UP BY 8 AM RACE DAY IN PERRY HALL!
( WE WILL NOT MAIL THEM!!!! )
**This does not included shirts ordered after November 1, 2021**
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Mail IN-Person Registration forms by Nov 15:
Candace Graves G.G.T.T.
90 Queen Lake Rd., Templeton MA, 01468
Candace Graves G.G.T.T.
90 Queen Lake Rd., Templeton MA, 01468
RACE INFORMATION:
Start Line: Near Gardner City Hall, on Knowlton St, Gardner MA.
Finish line - in front of American Legion hall door on
3 Central St, Baldwinville, MA
RACE AWARDS:
First Male & Female Walker Finisher awards
(Red Apple Farm Pie & G.G.T.T. Medals.)
Thee oldest G.G.T.T. 5 mile finisher (walker or runner) award.
(Red Apple Farm Pie & G.G.T.T. Medal.)
Course Male & Female record breaker awards
(record holder G.G.T.T. plaque & cash award.)
G.G.T.T. Record holders:
1983 Rick Doiron 24:19 / 2011 Sean Duncan 24:25
2009 Amanda Kourtz 28:42
TOP 3 overall Female & Male Runner awards.
(Red Apple Farm Pies and G.G.T.T. medals),
First place M/F runner age group medal awards.
(no double dipping if in top 3 overall,
then the medal move to next finisher in the age group.)
14 and under
15- 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 +
TEAM Awards:
1st place team G.G.T.T. award plaque.
2nd place runner up plaque.
Register yourself w/ your teams name online registration.
(NO extra registration fee to register as a team,
Yes, you are still eligible for individual awards.)
***Please, REGISTER YOUR TEAM NAME EARLY
If Already Registered & like to Join some ones team.
Please, Email your full name & team name you would like to be added too!
EMAIL: Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Register your team name early limited team spots.
FIRST 3 TEAM MEMBERS THAT CROSS THE FINISH LINE POINT.
(In event of a tie, we'll move to points of the next team members spot 4,5,)
Race Results: Will be online RaceWire
Participants receive an email with their finish results & photo
***Wilson Bus providing transportation to and from the start & finish lines.
BUS SCHEDULE ON THANKSGIVING:
7AM- Transport from American Legion Baldwinville to Gardner City Hall
8:15AM - Spectator/ Volunteer Transport Gardner City Hall to
American Legion Baldwinville
9:30AM - First trip back to Gardner City Hall
10/10:15AM- Second trip back to Gardner City Hall
10:45 /11 AM- Third trip back (If needed)
**Massachusetts Bus Mask Requirements**
"On Public and Private Transportation, including on the MBTA, commuter rail, buses, ferries, and airplanes, and while in rideshares (Uber and Lyft), taxis, and livery vehicles, as required by the Centers for Disease Control January 29, 2021 Order.Face coverings are required at all times in transportation hubs, including train stations, bus stops, and airports. The requirement applies to riders and workers."
Participants receive an email with their finish results & photo
***Wilson Bus providing transportation to and from the start & finish lines.
BUS SCHEDULE ON THANKSGIVING:
7AM- Transport from American Legion Baldwinville to Gardner City Hall
8:15AM - Spectator/ Volunteer Transport Gardner City Hall to
American Legion Baldwinville
9:30AM - First trip back to Gardner City Hall
10/10:15AM- Second trip back to Gardner City Hall
10:45 /11 AM- Third trip back (If needed)
**Massachusetts Bus Mask Requirements**
"On Public and Private Transportation, including on the MBTA, commuter rail, buses, ferries, and airplanes, and while in rideshares (Uber and Lyft), taxis, and livery vehicles, as required by the Centers for Disease Control January 29, 2021 Order.Face coverings are required at all times in transportation hubs, including train stations, bus stops, and airports. The requirement applies to riders and workers."
Race Day Photos, Bib Chip timing & results by:
FAQ
Is there same day registration?
Yes, you can also register Wednesday,
Early pick day before the race 4:30-7pm at city hall.
Is the Turkey Trot chip timed?
Yes!
Will the race be cancelled for weather?
It will be held rain, snow or shine,
however, if it is lightning in the area we will delay the start for safety reasons.
Rare reasons of cancellation, If there is a major snow storm or state emergency storm
obviously for safety reasons it would be cancelled.
What is your Covid-19 Plan?
In the event ONLY if the state of Massachusetts changes its Covid-19 mandates.
We would move to distance start of waves fast to slow
Masks worn at the start line until distanced on the course.
No hanging around after finish without distance & masks.
Awards would be given outside the hall.
Updates on the condition of the race be posted.
On our Facebook page.
Are registration fees transferable and refundable? No
If I order a shirt after November 1st will it be at the early or race day bib pick-up?
We can not Guarantee, sorry, it is very important to register & order shirts early.
This year has been tough, so the sooner you can order, the better your chances are!
The reason being inventory issues are brutal all around the country with delays in shipping due to driver shortages.
This effects our local printing process.
***The Plan IF Needed is Any orders made after November 1,2021
if not ready by race day 11/25, we plan on mailing them directly out to you!***
EARLY BIRD GIVEAWAY SHIRTS WE WILL NOT BE MAILING OUT! (due to production being done earlier)
Can I get a refund if I register but don’t run/ walk?
No. However, if you have registered and do not run / walk, you may pickup your packet
at early pick-up day or before the race starts.
After that time you forfeit the packet.
(This includes any giveaway item(s), or shirts orders before November 1, we cannot afforded to mail them)
Where, how do I attach my bib number?
All bib numbers are attached to the front of your shirt or shorts, pins are provided.
How do I put a Team together?
Register by making-up a team name or use one you have, use your
company, business, club, team, office, group, church, family last name or other...
Remember to tell your team members the team name.
when you/ them register for the G.G.T.T., choose your exact team name.
FIRST 3 TEAM MEMBERS THAT CROSS THE FINISH LINE POINT.
If Already Registered & like to Join some ones team.
Please, Email your full name & team name you would like to be added too!
Please email us at Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com with any questions or issues not covered!
Contact for more info:
Race Director Candace Graves
508-414-9734
Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Race Director Candace Graves
508-414-9734
Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
G.G.T.T. Commemorative Race Shirt Advertisement
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Your Donation is Tax deductible for the 42nd. Greater Gardner Turkey Trot.
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club is a 501 (c) 3 Public Charity
for more information or to sponsor or donate to the G.G.T.T
Contact Race Director, Candace @ Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Please Make your check donations out to
The GHS Cross Country track boosters,
Mail to Candace Graves G.G.T.T.
90 Queen Lake Rd. Templeton, MA.01468
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
President Carrie Powers
EIN number: 20-3568678
P.O. Box 1274, Gardner, MA. 01440
Gardnertrackxcboosters@gmail.com
Gardnertrackxc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greaterturkeytrot
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club is a 501 (c) 3 Public Charity
for more information or to sponsor or donate to the G.G.T.T
Contact Race Director, Candace @ Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Please Make your check donations out to
The GHS Cross Country track boosters,
Mail to Candace Graves G.G.T.T.
90 Queen Lake Rd. Templeton, MA.01468
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
President Carrie Powers
EIN number: 20-3568678
P.O. Box 1274, Gardner, MA. 01440
Gardnertrackxcboosters@gmail.com
Gardnertrackxc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greaterturkeytrot
Course Maps:
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot Course:
Start line: Knowlton St, left to Pleasant St. Gardner, MA., past Gardner City Hall.
Go straight past Parker Pizza on the the left hand side
Turn Left onto Parker St., Gardner MA
Continue past Beauregard Liquors
Continue down West St., Route 68 past Hen House
Continue down West St. and it will turn into State Rd., Route 68
Continue by St. Martins Church State Rd., Route 68, Baldwinville MA
Continue down State Rd. and it will Turn into Central St., Route 68, Baldwinville MA
Continue under the bridge past Lee’s Hot Dog stand on Central St., Baldwinville, MA
Continue past the Thirsty Turtle & Pizza Barn on Central St.
Finish line is just in front of the American Legion on 3 Central St., Baldwinville MA
Start line: Knowlton St, left to Pleasant St. Gardner, MA., past Gardner City Hall.
Go straight past Parker Pizza on the the left hand side
Turn Left onto Parker St., Gardner MA
Continue past Beauregard Liquors
Continue down West St., Route 68 past Hen House
Continue down West St. and it will turn into State Rd., Route 68
Continue by St. Martins Church State Rd., Route 68, Baldwinville MA
Continue down State Rd. and it will Turn into Central St., Route 68, Baldwinville MA
Continue under the bridge past Lee’s Hot Dog stand on Central St., Baldwinville, MA
Continue past the Thirsty Turtle & Pizza Barn on Central St.
Finish line is just in front of the American Legion on 3 Central St., Baldwinville MA
Course PDF,JPG files:
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