5K GJ Turkey Trot & Little Gobbler Kids Run - Join over 3,000 people that have made the GJ Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving tradition. Come out and run, jog or walk through over 3 miles of Colorado Mesa University's beautiful campus. This is a family event so load your kids in the stroller and bring them along.

Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 26th, 2026

9:00 Little Gobbler Kids Run - A free kids fun run for children 8 and under. The kids will run 1 lap around the track and finish while being cheered on by the crowd. The run is free and every child will receive a small prize.

9:30 5K GJ Turkey Trot - A family event that winds through over 3 miles of Colorado Mesa University's beautiful campus. Come out to break a PR or just enjoy a walk with family and friends. We welcome all ages and abilities so feel free to bring the strollers.

Early Registration

Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $30 Ages 16+

Late Registration - Starting 11/24/26

Free Under 5 / $20 Ages 5-15 / $40 Ages 16+

Packet Pick-Up

Wednesday, November 25th 5:00 - 7:00pm

Thursday, November 26th 7:00 - 8:30am

Foster Field House - Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

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Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot

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