Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
A Gardner and Templeton Tradition
This year the Greater Gardner Turkey Trot will have a
Virtual Option as well as an In-Person Option.
Virtual Option as well as an In-Person Option.
42nd Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25, 2021
In-person Waves Begin: Walkers 8:00 AM / Runners 8:30 AM
Location: Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
Virtual Walk or Run Option Runs noon Nov 19-Nov 23 noon
Location: Walk or Run 5 miles Anywhere
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
NARAGANSETT TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
GARDNER HIGH TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS
UP DATE: NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION
( FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VOLUNTEERS)
Registration is open now online until 11/24 until Noon
Early Bib Pick up Masked Drive through 11/24, 5-7pm and
a Day Before Masked Registration/ Bib pick- up outside table.
Thank you 2020 Greater Gardner Turkey Trot SPONSOR
Table Talk Pies
“America’s Favorite Pie”
120 Washington Street
Worcester, MA 01610
“America’s Favorite Pie”
120 Washington Street
Worcester, MA 01610
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455 Highland Ave, Phillipston, MA
Option#1
WALK OR RUN IN-PERSON
Walkers First wave 8 AM / The first waves of Runners start at 8:30 am
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
Limited Race T-shirt to Walkers & Runners
PLEASE Register Early to be guaranteed a gift race shirts due to Limited Inventory on a first come bases.
Thank you again to Table Talk Pies, who is donating pies to this years Turkey Trot: for participants as supplies last.
race
Early Bib & Wave time pick-up Nov 24 between 5pm- 7pm
Race Day Bib /wave time Pick-up starts Thanksgiving Nov 25 @ 7 am - 7:50am
both @ Gardner City Hall Perry Auditorium
Required MASK / Social Distancing
PLEASE help to keep amount people at Early pick-up / registration table social distance.
We are Adding a Drive Through pick-up area for Bib Pick-up ONLY!!
UP DATE: NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION
( FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VOLUNTEERS)
Early Bib pick-up day Wednesday 11/24 you can register for race.
Cash or non-refundable Check made out to GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
Runners & Walkers Your Scheduled Wave Time will be Email out to you on Wednesday
and available at Early Bib Pick up.
Runners: wave #1 start at 8:30am, #2 at 8:35 am, and so on.
Walkers: wave #1 start at 8:00 am and #2 at 8:05 am, and so on.
(Note: Due to time constraint of Scheduling the waves,
Anyone that registers at early Bib Pick-up will be placed in the last set of waves....
If you are in the last waves (estimated to go off at 9:00am and later), you must finish the course before 10:30am to get a chip time. All racing services will be ending at that time.
We recommended to register online before noon 11/24 with your 5 mile estimated finish time.
This way we can schedule you in the right wave to have a successful compilation, Thank you! )
Warming up before the race: Please stay under 25 people in any area outside,
stay 6 feet distance (unless someone you live with or spend a lot of time with)
please wear a Mask. Please use only roads not part of the start area or course.
Cool down after the race... Please use only roads NOT on the course and around the finish line etcetera!
Parking lot: Please DON'T HANG AROUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE .. Keep to under 25 people, 6 feet distance & wearing a mask, Thank you!
Along the Course: We recommend to please stay distance minimum of 3 feet. (unless your near someone you live with or normally spend a lot of time with these days)
Thank you so much, for your understanding and helping to keep to these necessary precautions in this unusual time we live in.
ONLINE REGISTATION ENDS NOON (12:00 PM ) Wednesday 11/24/2021
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Mail IN-Person Registration forms by Nov 15:
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
PO BOX 1274 Gardner, MA., 01440
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
PO BOX 1274 Gardner, MA., 01440
RACE IN-PERSON INFORMATION:
Mask must be worn at the start & Finish of the race.
a face covering must be worn at the start & conclusion of a race.
Walkers and Runners can remove face coverings during the race, following social distancing.
Hand sanitizer and/or sanitizing wipes: We will provide at bib pick-up table, award table and bathrooms.
***Runners, Walkers, Volunteers, and Workers: if they are isolated for illness or quarantined for exposure to infection. Prior to attending Turkey Trot should check their temperature. If they have a temperature of 100 degrees or above, they should not - and cannot - attend. Likewise if they have any other symptoms of COVID-19.***
Start Line: Gardner City Hall
○ Interval starts with social distance spacing. The Race will be Chip time by race wire this makes it easy to do interval wave starts.
IN-PERSON RACE AWARDS:
TOP 3 overall Runner awards: First 3 Female & Male as they cross the line.
First Male & Female Walker as they cross the line.
( we have a small table so winners can grab them to stay distance)
Race Results: Will be online Only!
RaceWire will send an email to registered runners and walkers when their results are up as well.
Finish line - in front of American Legion hall, 3 Central St, Baldwinville, MA
START & FINISH LINE: NO Spectators Will be allowed near lines.
ONLY participants and limited Race Staff.
● Once a Runner and/or Walker finishes the race they will need to immediately
disperse the area upon their conclusion of Turkey Trot.
***All participants of the Turkey Trot will need make their own transportation arrangements to and from the start & finish lines.
(NO BUS, Going Old school, Due to COVID)
Race Day Photos, Chip timing & results by:
There will be a Self serve First aid Water stop on the 5 Mile Course
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The Course will be marked with Sponsored Mile Markers
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The Course will be marked with Sponsored Mile Markers
2020 RACE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED on RACEWIRE & Finisher Photos
FAQ
Is there same day registration?
NO (For Volunteer safety)
you can register in-person on Wednesday, Early pick day before the race 5-7pm 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 and here on our website.
Will the race be cancelled due to the virus?
Unfortunately we are in uncertain times, Our goal is to go In-Person,
Unless the city or town ask us to move to Virtual Only, as of 11/26/2020 we are a go for In-Person!
Are registration fees transferable and refundable?
No, thank you for your donation. FAQ
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 early pick-up day or before the race starts.
After that time you forfeit the packet, Thank you for your donation.
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?
NO (For Volunteer safety)
you can register in-person on Wednesday, Early pick day before the race 5-7pm 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 and here on our website.
Will the race be cancelled due to the virus?
Unfortunately we are in uncertain times, Our goal is to go In-Person,
Unless the city or town ask us to move to Virtual Only, as of 11/26/2020 we are a go for In-Person!
Are registration fees transferable and refundable?
No, thank you for your donation. FAQ
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 early pick-up day or before the race starts.
After that time you forfeit the packet, Thank you for your donation.
Where, how do I attach my bib number?
All bib numbers are attached to the front of your shirt or shorts, pins are provided.
Option#2
Virtual Gardner Turkey Trot Walk or Run
Walk or Run 5 miles anywhere email result to Gardnertrackxc@gmail.com
REGISTRATION($25.00 non-refundable donation )
41ST Turkey Trot Limited Race T-shirt
PLEASE Register Early race shirts Limited Inventory on a first come bases.
Thank you again to Table Talk Pies, who is donating pies to this years Turkey Trot: for participants as supplies last.
Race gift Pickup Drive Through Nov 24 @ 5pm- 7pm
@ Gardner City Hall Perry Auditorium
Required MASK / Social Distancing
( Virtual times can be emailed in starting at Noon Nov 19 - Noon Nov 23, 2020
please email virtual result times to Gardnertrackxc@gmail.com)
2020 VIRTUAL RACE RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
Contact for more info:
Race Director Candee Graves
508-414-9734
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
Gardnertrackxc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greaterturkeytrot
Race Director Candee Graves
508-414-9734
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
Gardnertrackxc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greaterturkeytrot
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
GHS
Please contact Candee Graves 508-414-9734,Gardnertrackxc@gmail.com,GHS cross country track boosters for more information or to sponsor or donate to the G.G.T.T
Please Mail or Make your check out to GHS Cross Country track booster club, PO BOX 1274, Gardner, MA., 01440
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club is a 501 (c) 3 Public Charity
GHS
Please contact Candee Graves 508-414-9734,Gardnertrackxc@gmail.com,GHS cross country track boosters for more information or to sponsor or donate to the G.G.T.T
Please Mail or Make your check out to GHS Cross Country track booster club, PO BOX 1274, Gardner, MA., 01440
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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