Event Info
Race DetailsSchedule
PRE-RACE
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Package Pickup
PACKAGE PICKUP
Rackets & Runners
3880 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
Race week, Thursday through Sunday, visit us at Rackets & Runners during Package Pickup hours. Race day pick-up is not available. For the Virtual Race only, you may mail your race kit within Canada for a shipping and handling fee. Shipping is not available for the In-Person event as your kit includes various goodies including a Race Bib with a Timing Chip that could potentially be damaged if mailed. Dates and location subject to change.
Thanksgiving Weekend
VIRTUAL RACE : October 1-15
You may run your Virtual Race anytime between October 1-15 and upload your results during this time frame. Choose a 5KM and/or 10KM virtual race. Those who run the 5KM virtual race and 10KM event will earn a bonus medal.
IN-PERSON : Thanksgiving Monday
The Granville Island Turkey Trot 10KM in-person race is annually held on Thanksgiving Monday with a start time of 8:30am. Please arrive early. On race day, there is no vehicle access to Granville Island from 8am-9:30am. Free parking on Thanksgiving Monday is available on Granville Island until 1pm. Race day Package Pickup will be unavailable, so please visit us beforehand at Rackets & Runners.
B.C. Vaccine Cards and Masking
VACCINATIONS
RUNVAN® is no longer requiring proof of vaccination and masks per the provincial health order guidelines.
Safety is priority
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND FOLLOW ALL EVENT RESTRICTIONS
Safety continues to be the top priority for event organizers, and RUNVAN® has updated its traditional race offerings to support the return of in-person races for this year’s Fall events. To support physical distancing, in-person races will feature additional corrals and start waves. Participants will also have access to sanitation stations at multiple locations near package pickup, the Start Line Area, Finish Line Area and indoor venues.
Water stations on-course feature two locations. Masks will now also be optional at Package Pickup, the Start Line Area, Finish Line Area and indoor venues.
Event organizers will continue to monitor all health guidelines and follow the appropriate regulations. Event details are always subject to change, as permits are subject to the approval from governing bodies. RUNVAN® has various plans that will adjust according to the guidelines of the Provincial Health Officer, City of Vancouver, and Vancouver Parks Board, to support the return of in-person racing. Participant safety is always a top priority.
Deferral Policy
Should organizers be forced to cancel the in-person event altogether, the RUNVAN® Deferral Policy will apply.
Deferral will include entry into this year’s Virtual Race, race swag, plus a partial discount into next year’s race.
Cancellation AFTER August 15, until race day in October:
- Entry to this year’s Granville Island Turkey Trot Virtual Race, race bonuses, AND
- 25% Deferral discount to one of the following three Granville Island Turkey Trot events
Refunds are not provided per race policies agreed to upon registration. Event funds are often spent well in advance of race day per traditional ordering timelines and supplier deposit terms, and registration can’t simply be returned. RUNVAN® invests in marketing, has fixed operational costs, plus makes large advance purchases. Since that product is ordered months in advance, refunds on products like medals and giveaways are unavailable. Registrants will still have an opportunity to complete the Virtual Race and collect their commemorative rewards.
Thank you for understanding.
What was Included in 2022
- Race Bib with Timing Chip for the In-Person Race
- Race Medal included with the 10KM In-Person Race
- Combo Medal if you run 10KM, plus 5KM Virtually
- Non-technical socks with the 10KM + 5KM Combo
- $25 off at Rackets & Runners (min. $75 spend)
- Lee’s Donuts provided by non-profit RUNVAN®
- Old Dutch Chips, bars, bananas and cheese buns
- Stanley Park Brewpub 16oz sleeve of beer, if of age
- Free parking on Granville Island until 1pm race day
- Bike valet, gear check and pacers from RUNVAN®
- Road closures allowing you to run Burrard Bridge
- Two aid stations oncourse with Alkiss Water
- Post-race treats including from Nuun Hydration
- Coconut water sampling from Harmless Harvest
- Prizes for ‘largest team’ and ‘best costume’
- Options to donate and fundraise for charity
- Access to event photos through your runner profile
- Ability to add or skip medals with the Virtual Race
- Race Results, leaderboards, and more
Race Bonuses
- Race Medal included with the 10KM In-Person Race
- Ability to add or skip medals with the Virtual Race
- Combo Medal if you run 10KM, plus 5KM Virtually
- Non-technical socks with the 10KM + 5KM Combo
BIB LOOKUP
All runners are traditionally assigned a bib number and corral according to their estimated finish time. Please note race bibs may not be transferred for legal and lability reasons and per race policies. Personalized bibs and estimated finish times may be updated until approximately two weeks prior to the race.
PACKAGE PICKUP
Race day Package Pickup is unavailable. All runners must pick-up their race package during Package Pickup hours. Registration will also be available at Package Pickup via credit card.
Location: Rackets & Runners – 3880 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
Dates: Race week, Thursday through Sunday
Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Sunday, pre-race, 11am to 5pm; No race day pickup
You will be required to present your bib number or confirmation number and picture ID in order to collect your race bib.
To pick-up another runner’s race package, please have their full name and confirmation number, a copy of their valid photo ID.
For groups larger than five, please email info@runvan.org with all the names in advance so we may prepare the packages ahead of time.
Your kit includes various race bonuses including a $25 Rackets & Runners gift card valid on a minimum spend. Additional souvenir merchandise may be purchased during online race registration only.
If you run the Virtual Race, you may also have your race kit mailed to you for $10 shipping and handling. Shipping is not available for In-Person races as Race Bibs with Timing Chips will not be mailed.
You may register during Package Pickup for the in-person 10KM race using credit card, space permitting. Note there is no registration or Package Pickup available race day.
Times and details are subject to change. Please respect the safety protocols if on-site. Thank you.
CHECKLIST TBD
Medals, plus RUNVAN® socks for the ‘Double’ combo 5KM + 10KM
$25 Rackets & Runners gift card valid on a minimum spend
*Please present valid ID
In-Person Race
In-person events are back now that restrictions are lifted! Thanksgiving Tradition, join a beautiful 10KM race around Vancouver’s False Creek Seawall.
Virtual Race
You may run, walk or stroll your virtual race distance at your own pace and at a time and location of your choice, following the guidelines of your local health authorities. You may choose your own race day and your own starting line, whether it’s a treadmill, a park, your neighbourhood streets or Seawall. For the Virtual Race, you’re asked to please find your own pedestrian friendly route.
When may I run the race?
IN-PERSON : THANKSGIVING MONDAY
- 10KM : 8:30am start
VIRTUAL RACE : OCTOBER 1-15
- You may run the Granville Island Turkey Trot Virtual Race anytime between October 1 through October 15. Please exercise proper social distancing and follow the guidelines of your local health authorities.
Start Live In-Person
In-Person: Please arrive early on Thanksgiving Monday.
- Access: Granville Island vehicle access along Cartwright St will be closed from 8am to 9:30am. 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.
- Toilets: Portable outdoor toilets will be available near Performance Works. Limited washroom facilities are also available inside Performance Works.
- Gear Check: First, place all items you’d like checked into your own bag, ideally a clear see-through bag. Second, detach the tear-off tag at the bottom of your race bib, and attach it to this bag, and then thirdly, hand your one checked bag to the volunteers at Gear Check. After you finish, return to Gear Check and show your race bib to collect your bag. Note: RUNVAN® is not responsible for lost or damaged goods, and all clothing discarded near the Start Line will be donated to charity.
- Pacers: Pacers will help guide runners with the goal times of 40min, 45min, 50min, 55min, 60min, 1hr 5min, 1hr 10min. Pacers will be visible with RUNVAN® pacer shirts and signs.
- Corrals: Start waves feature five colour-coded corrals: 8:30am Black, 8:35am Grey, 8:40am Blue, 8:45am Yellow, 8:50am Pink. Approximately four minutes prior to your estimated Start Time, you’ll be invited to enter the Start Line Area. ie. Black corral may enter at 8:26am for their 8:30am start, Grey enters 8:31-8:35am, Blue 8:41-8:45am, and so on. You’ll enter at the back of the Start Line Area when your colour-coded corral is called!
- Spacing: Please maintain physical distance within the Start Line Area. To help maintain physical distancing, you’ll enter into one of five lanes pre-race and then walk calmly towards the Start Line.
- Sanitization: Sanitization stations will be set-up in multiple locations, including near the Start Line Area. You’re encouraged to utilize these services and are reminded to please stay home if you feel unwell.
Finish Line In-Person
In-Person: Thanksgiving Day Monday.
- 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.
- 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.
- Food: Food will be available for runners as you continue on towards Performance Works and the outdoor Food Tent. Menu items include Old Dutch Canada chips, bars, bananas, cheese buns and Nuun, plus new this year are Lee’s Donuts provided by the non-profit RUNVAN®. Please help yourself to one serving of each item.
- 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.
- Patience: Please note there may be cues for certain services such as the toilets or Gear Check. Please be patient and maintain safe physical distancing. Thank you!
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.
Virtual: Please choose your own route for the virtual event. By allowing you to create your own routes, you may participate from wherever you are! Use caution if running outside, and be alert of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
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.
10KM
Kids
Start/Finish
Road Closures
Virtual Race Precautions
On Race Day, runners usually wear a race bib with a timing chip and emergency contact info. This will be included on your bib for the In-Person event. For the Virtual Race, for safety reasons, please give someone else your race route and have an emergency contact located on your body or phone while you’re out just in case.
Aside from practicing safe, physical distancing, be alert of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Remember, there are no road closures in effect during your Virtual Race. Try to stay on sidewalks or trails as much as possible and be sure to obey all traffic signals. If you’re going to listen to music, ensure you can still hear what’s going on around you. Treadmill racing may also be an option for you.
How may I submit race results?
In-Person race registration includes a Race Bib with a Timing Chip, and official results that will be posted online!
Virtual Race participants may submit their times from October 1-15. Virtual Race participants may use their unique ‘Confirmation Code‘ provided during registration as their ‘Claim Code‘ to record and submit Virtual Race results. You may upload data from your tracking device, or via manual input. Be sure to also share your ‘Finish Line’ photos on social @runvancanada #runvan