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Registration is open for the GRPS Turkey Trot, with $5 off through Nov. 1

The Good Day Grand Rapids teamFrom the Oct. 30 edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you'd like to burn off the pie before you eat it, the annual Turkey Trot is back downtown on Thanksgiving morning. Races start and end near Van Andel Arena. A virtual race option is also available.

The 10K starts first, at 8 a.m.

RaceStart
10K run8 a.m.
Mini Trot, GRPS students up to 128:10 a.m.
5K run/walk8:30 a.m.
One mile walk8:30 a.m.
5K for GRPS students8:30 a.m.

Source: FOX 17

All proceeds go back to GRPS student athletes. WGVU's Shelley Irwin Show talked with GRPS Foundation President Stephanie Andrews and BCBS's Tanell Hills about what's new this year and the trot's impact on student athletes.

  • Register: RunSignup
  • Promo window: Oct. 29 through midnight Nov. 1
  • Updates: follow the race on Facebook and Instagram

$5off registration during the Spooky Savings promotion

Use promo code 2026Spooky5.

Source: FOX 17

Sources: FOX 17, wgvunews

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