Online Registration Opens for the 43rd annual Turkey Trot by 9/5/2022 11:59pm
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
A Gardner and Templeton Tradition
43rd Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24, 2022
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 24, 2022
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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Greater Gardner Turkey Trot SPONSORS
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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 + Shirt = ($35.00)
non-refundable donation
Limited supplies of the Greater Gardner Turkey Trot Commemorative shirts,
register EARLY to receive a shirt with your registration fee!
Price increases November 1, 2022 (REGISTRATION, NO SHIRT = $45.00 )
non-refundable donation
Gift of a Table Talk Pie @ bib pick -up to each walker & runner registered
( while supplies last.)
Early Bib Pick-up / In-person registration Wednesday Nov 23, 5:00pm -7:00pm
Cash or non-refundable Check made out to:
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
Online race Registration will close Noon 11/23/2022
Race Day, Thursday Nov 24,
RACE Day Bib pick-up times:
walkers Between 7AM - 7:40AM
Runners 7AM- 8:00 AM
PLEASE NOTE:
No Same Day registrations Will be taken on race day,
So we can have more staff to hand out bibs!
Sorry for any inconvenience!
Location of both Early bib pick-up & Race Day bib pick-up :
Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
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REGISTRATION FORM:
MAIL IN (PLEASE DON'T MAIL after November 14th.)
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION is only Wednesday 11/23 5pm-7pm at Early bib pick-up!
MAIL IN (PLEASE DON'T MAIL after November 14th.)
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION is only Wednesday 11/23 5pm-7pm at Early bib pick-up!
SOLD OUT!!! 42ND SHIRT!
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
Any Shirt ordered after Nov 1 will be mailed Directly to you, when ready!
**This does not included shirts ordered before November 1, 2021 or Early bird gift shirts,
They must be picked- up in-person at early bib pick-up 11/24 or race day bib pick-up 11/25, thank you**
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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
Any Shirt ordered after Nov 1 will be mailed Directly to you, when ready!
**This does not included shirts ordered before November 1, 2021 or Early bird gift shirts,
They must be picked- up in-person at early bib pick-up 11/24 or race day bib pick-up 11/25, thank you**
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Busing is back again this year, more info located below!
Race Day Photos, Bib Chip timing & results by:
Contact for more info:
Race Director Candace Graves
508-414-9734
Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Race Director Candace Graves
508-414-9734
Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
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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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 overall 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 overall Male & Female record breaker awards
(record holder G.G.T.T. plaque & cash award.)
G.G.T.T. Record holders:
Male: 1983 Rick Doiron 24:19 / 2011 Sean Duncan 24:25
Female: 2009 Amanda Kourtz 28:42
TOP 3 overall Female & Male Runner awards.
(Red Apple Farm Pies and G.G.T.T. medals),
*1st place overall m/f runners also receive a shirt & gift card w/ pie & medal.
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:
Class-A
1st place All male runners team
Class-B
1st place All female runners team
Class-C
1st place mixed co-ed male & female team
any combination of m/f all runners or a mix of m/f runners & brisk walkers
Class-D
1st place place brisk walkers team
( Brisk walkers team, any combination: All female, male or mix m/f brisk walkers)
Top 3-5 members per team point
(recommend 5 per team, Top 3 point move 4,5 event of a tie)
(The changes were recommended to the race
“ That being Thanksgiving, we should set it so to ensures we have full teams that can point.”)
Teams receive team plaque & 5 individual team member medals
(note: if you receive a medal in another top or age category you will not receive a second medal.)
*****Teams may register more than 5 members per team****
PLEASE, Register team by Sunday November 20, 2022
(NO NEW TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11/20/2022)
Team list posted on G.G.T.T. website by 11/23/2022
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 AND MEMBERS!!
If Already Registered & like to Join someone's team.
Please, Email your full name & team name you would like to be added too by 11/20/2022
WE WILL NOT BE ADDING ANY TEAM MEMBERS ON RACE DAY INTO THE SYSTEM!! OR CHANGING!!!
EMAIL: Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Register your team name early limited team spots.
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 overall 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 overall Male & Female record breaker awards
(record holder G.G.T.T. plaque & cash award.)
G.G.T.T. Record holders:
Male: 1983 Rick Doiron 24:19 / 2011 Sean Duncan 24:25
Female: 2009 Amanda Kourtz 28:42
TOP 3 overall Female & Male Runner awards.
(Red Apple Farm Pies and G.G.T.T. medals),
*1st place overall m/f runners also receive a shirt & gift card w/ pie & medal.
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:
Class-A
1st place All male runners team
Class-B
1st place All female runners team
Class-C
1st place mixed co-ed male & female team
any combination of m/f all runners or a mix of m/f runners & brisk walkers
Class-D
1st place place brisk walkers team
( Brisk walkers team, any combination: All female, male or mix m/f brisk walkers)
Top 3-5 members per team point
(recommend 5 per team, Top 3 point move 4,5 event of a tie)
(The changes were recommended to the race
“ That being Thanksgiving, we should set it so to ensures we have full teams that can point.”)
Teams receive team plaque & 5 individual team member medals
(note: if you receive a medal in another top or age category you will not receive a second medal.)
*****Teams may register more than 5 members per team****
PLEASE, Register team by Sunday November 20, 2022
(NO NEW TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11/20/2022)
Team list posted on G.G.T.T. website by 11/23/2022
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 AND MEMBERS!!
If Already Registered & like to Join someone's team.
Please, Email your full name & team name you would like to be added too by 11/20/2022
WE WILL NOT BE ADDING ANY TEAM MEMBERS ON RACE DAY INTO THE SYSTEM!! OR CHANGING!!!
EMAIL: Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Register your team name early limited team spots.
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."
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FAQ
Is there same day registration?
No, On Wednesday is
Early bib pick-up 4:30-7pm at city hall.
You can register then cash or check.
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)
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**
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...
Captains' team names' must be registered by Sunday 11/21/2021
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 (event of tie 4th,5th member that cross) .
If Already Registered & like to Join some ones team.
Please, Email your full name & team name you would like to be added too! By 11/21/2021
Please email us at Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com with any questions or issues not covered!
FAQ
Is there same day registration?
No, On Wednesday is
Early bib pick-up 4:30-7pm at city hall.
You can register then cash or check.
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)
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**
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...
Captains' team names' must be registered by Sunday 11/21/2021
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 (event of tie 4th,5th member that cross) .
If Already Registered & like to Join some ones team.
Please, Email your full name & team name you would like to be added too! By 11/21/2021
Please email us at Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com with any questions or issues not covered!
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
