Online registration opens noon 9/6/21
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
An 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
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
NARAGANSETT TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
GARDNER HIGH TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
Early Bib Pick-up / pre-registration 11/24, 4:30-7pm
Location: Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
Cash or non-refundable Check made out to GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot SPONSORS
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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 
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Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
An 5.1 Mile point to point race on Thanksgiving Morning
takes you along the beautiful Rt. 68 from Gardner to Baldwinville.
REGISTRATION($25.00) non-refundable donation
November 15,2021, Race registration price increases to $35.00
Early Registration gift giveaway by Oct 20, 2021 while supplies last.
Race Day, Nov 25, Walk and Run Registration / Bib pick-up Starts at 7AM:
in Gardner City Hall Perry Auditorium
Walkers Reg/Bib pick-up ends 7:50am
(walker make their way to the start following the National Anthem)
National Anthem 7:50am in the Auditorium
Runners Reg./Bib pick-up ends 8:20am W/ Pause, National Anthem 7:50am
(Runners start goes off at 8:30am)
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot Commemorative Shirt S,M,L,XL $17.00,/ XXL $19.00
Register Early and order a shirt by: November 1, 2021 $5.00 off!
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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, cross walk on Knowlton St, Gardner MA.
Finish line - in front of American Legion hall door on
3 Central St, Baldwinville, MA
RACE AWARDS: Red Apple Barn Pies and G.G.T.T. medals
TOP 3 overall Female & Male Runner awards.
Runner age group awards.
First Male & Female Walker awards.
Overall Course Male & Female record holder awards
plaque & cash award.
Past record holders:
1983 Rick Doiron 24:19 / 2011 Sean Duncan 24:25
2009 Amanda Kourtz 28:42
Race Results: Will be online RaceWire will send an email
to registered runners and walkers when their results are up as well.
***Wilson Bus providing transportation to and from the start & finish lines.
Race Day Photos, Bib Chip timing & results by:
There will be a Water stop on the 5 Mile Course
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The Course will be marked with Mile Markers and Cones
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The Course will be marked with Mile Markers and Cones
2022 RACE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED on RACEWIRE & Finisher Photos
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
obviously for safety reasons it would be cancelled.
Updates on the condition of the race be posted.
On our Facebook page.
Are registration fees transferable and refundable? No
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.
Where, how do I attach my bib number?
All bib numbers are attached to the front of your shirt or shorts, pins are provided.
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
obviously for safety reasons it would be cancelled.
Updates on the condition of the race be posted.
On our Facebook page.
Are registration fees transferable and refundable? No
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.
Where, how do I attach my bib number?
All bib numbers are attached to the front of your shirt or shorts, pins are provided.
Contact for more info:
Race Director Candee
508-414-9734
Greatergardnerturkeytrot@gmail.com
Race Director Candee
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, Candee @ 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, Candee @ 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, Gardner, MA. ( near Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium parking lot)
Turn Left onto Pleasant St., Front of City hall building & post office
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, Gardner, MA. ( near Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium parking lot)
Turn Left onto Pleasant St., Front of City hall building & post office
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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