Event Info

BIB INFO

Bib must be clearly visible on the front of your shirt.

For safety and liability reasons, bibs are non-transferrable.

Bibs record your chip time and tag you in photos.

All runners are assigned a bib number and corral according to their estimated finish time. Your race bib for the in-person event includes a timing chip and tear-away gear check tag. Your bib will also be good for a complimentary sleeve of Stanley Park Brewing Beer if of legal drinking age. See the back of your bib for details, restrictions apply.

Customize your bib name and estimated finish time ahead of race month. To edit general registration, please visit the Event Page, click the ‘Sign In’ button top-right and sign into your Participant Dashboard.

In-Person Race

Thanksgiving Monday, join a beautiful 10KM race around Vancouver’s False Creek Seawall.

When may I run the race?

IN-PERSON : THANKSGIVING MONDAY

• 10KM : 8:30am start
• Kids Run : 8:50am start

Where is the Race Course?

In-Person: The scenic and fast 10KM race starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the Seawall, before turning at Science World and heading back along the Seawall to the energetic Finish Line on Granville Island. You’ll pass parks and run along the world-famous Seawall to a unique finish.

Aquabus:

Travel to Granville Island by boat with Aquabs! Head to theaquabus.com, choose your ticket, one-way, round trip, or day pass.

Start Live In-Person

In-Person: Please arrive early on race day, Thanksgiving Monday.

• Access: Granville Island vehicle access along Cartwright St and Granville Island will be closed from 8am to 9:30am race morning. RUNVAN® thanks Granville Island, the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Park Board for their assistance with road detours to annually host this community race on Thanksgiving Monday.
• Parking: Free parking is available until 1pm on race day, Thanksgiving Day Monday, on Granville Island. Parking restrictions will be in place along Cartwright St, Old Bridge St, Duranleau St and Anderson St.
• Bike Valet: Bike Valet is available off Johnston St. near the Yellow Crane.
• Toilets: Portable outdoor toilets will be available near Performance Works. Limited washroom facilities are also available inside Performance Works.
• Gear Check: The gear check area is located in front of Performance Works, east of the Start Line. This service is available to 10KM runners only.
  1. Place all items you’d like checked into your own bag, ideally a clear bag.
  2. Detach the tear-off tag on your race bib, and attach it to your bag.
  3. Hand your one checked bag to the volunteers at Gear Check.
  4. After you finish, return to Gear Pickup with your bib to collect your bag.
     Note: RUNVAN® is not responsible for potentially lost or damaged goods, and all clothing discarded near the Start Line will be donated to charity.

• Start Line: is on Cartwright Street by Performance Works.
• Pacers: Pacers will help guide runners with the 10KM goal times of 45min, 50min, 55min, 60min, 1hr 5min, 1hr 10min. Pacers will be visible with RUNVAN® pacer shirts and signs.
• 10KM Corrals: Start waves feature five colour-coded corrals: 8:30am Black, 8:33am Grey, 8:36am Blue, 8:39am Yellow, 8:42am Pink. Prior to your estimated Start Time, you’ll be invited to enter the Start Line Area. ie. Black corral may enter at 8:25am for their 8:30am start, Grey enters 8:30-8:33am, Blue 8:33-8:36am, and so on. Please enter at the back of the Start Line Area when your colour-coded corral is called.
• Kids Run: Start for the Kids Run is estimated to be at 8:50am after the 10KM clears. Please have the older or faster kids line up at the front of the corral for the timed looped course, finishing where they start.

Gear Check

Gear Check will be available outside near Performance Works on Granville Island race morning. To help speed up the Gear Check process, please follow the steps below:

• Place all items you’d like checked into your own bag please. No loose items.
• Detach the tear-off tag at the bottom of your race bib.
• Attach your tear-off tag securely to the outside of your bag, near the top.
• Hand your one tagged bag to the volunteers at Gear Check.
• After you finish, return with your race bib to collect your bag.

Note: RUNVAN® is not responsible for potentially lost or damaged goods.

Clothing discarded on Start Line fencing will be donated to charity.

Pacers

Pacers will help guide you to your goal time. Meet your pacer team in your corral and say hi!

The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a fun race without overlap. Please still be aware, do not block the width of the road, and allow others to pass by displaying proper Race Etiquette. Should you not be able to complete the race within the three hour course time limit, you’ll politely be asked to remove yourself from the race per the event’s stated Pacing Requirements. Thank you for understanding.

Course Overview

The Granville Island Turkey Trot 10KM route starts and ends on Granville Island. The live course is marked at every kilometre and at halfway, and you’ll have course marshals and pacers to guide you. This route will be accurately measured and certified. For visual maps, please visit: turkeytrotrun.ca/maps. For temporary road closures, view: turkeytrotrun.ca/detours.

Please allow others to safely pass while always remaining within the course boundary.

Etiquette Tips

Please follow the RUNVAN Code of Conduct and showcase strong Runner Etiquette which includes the following:

• Be Prepared. Have all your race clothing and gear ready the day before
• Arrive early, approximately one hour before your race start time
• Wear your Race Bib number on the front of your shirt and do not cover it ever
• Pay attention to all race announcements and please remove your headphones
• Do not litter. Use washrooms, portables, the garbage and recycling bins provided
• Line up in your assigned corral, and allow faster participants to line up at the front
• Do not block the race course. Allow others to pass on the left with verbal cues.
• Do not block stations and never litter. Carry your gel packs and cups if necessary
• Run through the Finish Line. Keep moving so as not to impede others
• Take one serving of each food item only
• Yield to potential emergency vehicles
• Thank volunteers

Again, please never litter on course.

Finish Line In-Person

In-Person: Thanksgiving Day Monday 10KM.

• Overview: The Granville Island Turkey Trot 10KM is officially measured and marked. The Finish Line is eight meters North of Island Park Walk, off the Seawall and before the wooden footbridge. Please be cautious of your footing on the Seawall and near the Finish Line which can be slippery if wet. The Kids Run is a timed loop around Granville Island, starting and finishing in the same location near Performance Works.
• Water: Water will be available at approximately 5.5KM oncourse, on the Northside of False Creek underneath Granville St. Bridge, on the Southside underneath Granville St. Bridge, and almost immediately after you cross the 10KM Finish Line.
• Medals: Medals will be awarded to all finishers! Please continue down the wooden walkway and turn left after passing Performance Works to collect one race medal per registered runner. Kids receive medals too!
• Food: Food will be available for runners as you continue on towards Performance Works and the outdoor Food Tent. Please help yourself to one serving of each item only.
• Results: Chip timed results will be posted online at turkeytrotrun.ca/results
• Chip Times: Overall and Age Group Placings will be determined by Chip Time, not Gun Time. Your official timing chip is included on your race bib which must be visible at both the Start Line and Finish Line. Your time will officially start once you cross the Start Line timing mats.
• Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Group Placings will be awarded gold, silver, bronze Age Category Medals inside at Performance Works post-race by gender Male, Female, Non-Binary. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall in the Kids Run will also be presented with gold, silver, bronze medals. There’s also a prize for ‘Best Costume’
• Patience: Please note there may be cues for certain services such as the toilets or Gear Check. Please be patient. Thank you!

Event Maps

Note: If you are running the Virtual Race, please choose your own route that is pedestrian friendly. Use caution if running outside, and be alert of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Please also be respectful of safety concerns and follow the lead of your local health authorities. The Kids Run is virtual this year.

Refer

Join your friends at the Granville Island Turkey Trot 10KM!

1. Start your registration
2. Under “How did you hear about this event?”, choose “Friend referral”
3. In the blank field, enter your friend’s first and last name for a chance to win a bonus prize draw

Enter your friend’s name when you register and you’ll both be entered in a draw to win a prize pack! All runners will also receive a finisher’s medal, post-race food, and more.

How may I view race results?

In-person runners may view results on race day at turkeytrotrun.ca/results

Be sure to also share your ‘Finish Line’ photos on social @runvancanada #runvan

Awards

10KM and Kids runners who place in the top three in their respective age categories will earn special gold, silver or bronze Age Category Award Medals. 

First place Age Category earns free entry for the following year.

Awards will be presented inside Performance Works.

Note: All must abide by RUNVAN’s stated standards around Fair Play.