Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot

2026 Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation GJ Turkey Trot 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