Turkey Trot

Presented by Blue Care Network of Michigan

Thursday, November 28th Thanksgiving Day outside Van Andel Arena

The Mini Trot for children 12 and under starts at 8:10 followed by the My Team Triumph at 8:27 and the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 am

The Grand Rapids Public Schools and the GRPS Foundation gear up for the 2024 Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 5k event that directly benefits GRPS student athletes.

Please join us in support of our 32nd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot, presented by Blue Care Network of Michigan. 

This annual event has become one of the largest Thanksgiving Day experiences in West Michigan, with typical participation of over 4,000 runners. We will start and finish in front of the Van Andel Arena as well as offering the virtual option once again. The morning begins at 8:10 am with the LMCU Mini Trot, a fun run for children 12 and under, followed by My Team Triumph, and the 5K community run/walk.

The Turkey Trot provides the branding exposure for sponsors to reach the greater-Grand Rapids community AND provides the 6,000 students of Grand Rapids Public Schools the opportunity to participate in athletics. We hope you will join us as a partner of the 2024 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot. Please see the full description of sponsorship opportunities to consider how you can become a part of this meaningful holiday tradition.