Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
A Gardner and Templeton Tradition
47th Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 2026
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
NARRAGANSETT CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS
GARDNER HIGH / MIDDLE CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK TEAMS
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 2026
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
NARRAGANSETT CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS
GARDNER HIGH / MIDDLE CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK TEAMS
Thank you to the 2025 Sponsors of 46 Greater Gardner Turkey Trot
Click & visit their websites, Thank you!
Table Talk Pies
“America’s Favorite Pie”
58 Gardner Street
Worcester, MA 01610
“America’s Favorite Pie”
58 Gardner Street
Worcester, MA 01610
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Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Ave,
Phillipston, MA 
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Dow Shoe's Store 220 West Street Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 978.632.2794 www.dowshoe.com Instagram: @dowshoe | Facebook: @dowshoestore Fit, Comfort, Quality for over 65 Years |
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REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FALL 2026
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS Monday 10/19/26 = ($25.00) non-refundable donation
REGISTRATION = ($35.00) non-refundable donation
Gift of a Table Talk Pie @ bib pick -up to each walker & runner registered.
(while supplies last.)
Online race Registration will close Noon 11/25/2026
Early Bib Pick-up / In-person registration Wednesday Nov 25, 5:00pm -6:30pm
Cash or non-refundable Check made out to:
GHS Cross Country Track Booster Club
Race Day, Thursday Nov 26,
RACE Day Bib pick-up/Registration times:
walkers Between 7AM - 7:30AM
Runners 7AM- 8:00 AM
(NO BIBS WILL BE GIVE OUT AFTER 8:00 AM NO EXCEPTIONS
DUE TO LIMITED STAFF RUNNERS START 8:30 AM and Staff Bus Leaves 8:15am NO EXCEPTIONS!!)
Location of both Early bib pick-up & Race Day bib pick-up:
Gardner City Hall, Perry Auditorium
95 Pleasant St, Gardner, MA
***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)
Race Day Photos, Bib Chip timing & results by:
Contact for more info:
Race Directors Candace Graves and Justice Graves
508-414-9734
[email protected]
Race Directors Candace Graves and Justice Graves
508-414-9734
[email protected]
Course Maps:
Greater Gardner Turkey Trot Course:
The Start line, front of Gardner City Hall Pleasant St. Gardner, MA.
Walkers Report by 7:55AM & Runners Report 8:25AM to Start Line
Please DO NOT GO TO THE START LINE AREA BEFORE THAN THANK YOU!
Please stay to Left side of road
so your able to be in Start Shut to cross the Start Timing Matts without issues!
At the Start you will Walk or Run 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
The Start line, front of Gardner City Hall Pleasant St. Gardner, MA.
Walkers Report by 7:55AM & Runners Report 8:25AM to Start Line
Please DO NOT GO TO THE START LINE AREA BEFORE THAN THANK YOU!
Please stay to Left side of road
so your able to be in Start Shut to cross the Start Timing Matts without issues!
At the Start you will Walk or Run 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, and 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. Trophy & cash award.)
G.G.T.T. Record holders:
Male: 2022 Hunter Marion 24:11.3
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
Class-B (mix)
Top 2 to 3 members per team point
(recommend at least 5 per team)
5 individual team member medals
*****Teams may register more than 5 members per team****
PLEASE, Register team by Sunday November 23, 2025
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 11/23/2025
WE WILL NOT BE ADDING ANY TEAM MEMBERS ON RACE DAY INTO THE SYSTEM!! OR CHANGING!!!
EMAIL: [email protected]
Register your team name early limited team spots.
RACE INFORMATION:
Start Line: Near Gardner City Hall, and 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. Trophy & cash award.)
G.G.T.T. Record holders:
Male: 2022 Hunter Marion 24:11.3
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
Class-B (mix)
Top 2 to 3 members per team point
(recommend at least 5 per team)
5 individual team member medals
*****Teams may register more than 5 members per team****
PLEASE, Register team by Sunday November 23, 2025
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 11/23/2025
WE WILL NOT BE ADDING ANY TEAM MEMBERS ON RACE DAY INTO THE SYSTEM!! OR CHANGING!!!
EMAIL: [email protected]
Register your team name early limited team spots.
Race Results: Will be online RaceWire
Participants receive an email with their finish results & Photos
Participants receive an email with their finish results & Photos
FAQ
Is there same day registration? yes
cash or check.
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.
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 pick-up 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.
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 Early
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 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 [email protected] with any questions or issues not covered!
Your Donation is Tax deductible for the 46th. 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 @ [email protected]
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
EIN number: 20-3568678
P.O. Box 1274, Gardner, MA. 01440
[email protected]
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 @ [email protected]
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
EIN number: 20-3568678
P.O. Box 1274, Gardner, MA. 01440
[email protected]
Gardnertrackxc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greaterturkeytrot
