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Granville Island Turkey Trot 2025 Sells Out Once Again

The Granville Island Turkey Trot hit sold out capacity once again in record time. The Vancouver Thanksgiving tradition gathers runners, families, and friends for a celebration of community and gratitude. Participants of all ages can look forward to a fun-filled experience, complete with costumes and turkey hats.

Event Highlights:

Event Name: Granville Island Turkey Trot
Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Time: 8:30am 10KM Start, 8:50am Kids Run
Location: Granville Island
Registration: SOLD OUT

“The Granville Island Turkey Trot has become such a meaningful Thanksgiving tradition,” says Race Director, Eric Chéné. “It’s inspiring to see runners of all ages come together in celebration of health, community, and gratitude. We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another fun and exciting race day.”

Participants receive a t-shirt and fun turkey hat if opted in, and a finisher medal. This year’s finisher medal highlights iconic landmarks along the 10KM route, including Science World, the Seawall, Granville Island signage, and the Burrard Bridge. The reverse side features a distinctive Indigenous design by local Musqueam artist Darryl Blyth.

This year’s Granville Island Turkey Trot race features some minor improvements with a smoother out and back on Creekside Dr, and now races east of Science World due to construction. Volunteers, pacers and VPD will help guide runners along the marked and officially measured 10KM.

For the full turn-by-turn directions and a 3D Flyover Map, visit the site: turkeytrotrun.ca/maps

The Granville Island Turkey Trot supports the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Surrey Food Bank, and SHARE Family and Community Services, in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Over 2,000 have registered for the fun Thanksgiving Day event to run, walk or stroll.

Thank you to all event partners including Granville Island, Rackets & Runners, Stanley Park Brewing, Alkiss Water, Fitness World, Happy Planet, and Nuun Hydration.