Turkey trots in Michigan 2026
Turkey trots are the Thanksgiving races: mostly 5Ks on Thanksgiving morning, often for a local charity, and the biggest running day of the year in the US. 83 turkey trots in Michigan. 45 on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Dates, distances and how competitive each field is.
- Sat, Nov 7Gobbler 5K, 10K, & Half MarathonGrand LedgeHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 7Oxford Township Parks Turkey TrotOxford5K
- Sat, Nov 7Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (45)Grand Ledge5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Sat, Nov 72026 Turkey Trot Supporting Active Faith Food PantrySouth Lyon5K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 715th Annual St Peter Turkey Trot 5K/10KHemlock5K10K
- Sun, Nov 8Grosvenor Gobble 5KJonesville5K
- Sun, Nov 8The Original Kroger A2 Turkey TrotDexter5K10K Very competitive
- Sun, Nov 8Grosvenor Gobble 5K Run/Walk in Jonesville, MIJonesville5K
- Sat, Nov 14McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You WobbleCement City5KHalf marathonMarathon
- Sat, Nov 14Coldwater National Honor Society Turkey TrotColdwater5K Very competitive
- Sat, Nov 14Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5kLowell5K Local
- Sun, Nov 15MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer!East Lansing5K
- Thu, Nov 19Amway Turkey Trot 5KAda5K
- Thu, Nov 192nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5KAda5K
- Sat, Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1Corunna5K10K
- Sat, Nov 21Turkey Trot 5KSaugatuck5K
- Sat, Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (47)Corunna5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Sat, Nov 21WMU Turkey TrotKalamazoo5K Very competitive
- Sat, Nov 212026 GVSU Turkey TrotAllendale5K Very competitive
- Sat, Nov 21Belding Area Community Fund Turkey TrotBelding5K Very competitive
- Sat, Nov 21Kinde Turkey Trot 5KKinde5K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 212026 ICCS Turkey TrotImlay City5K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 21Flint Elks Turkey TrotGrand Blanc5K Local
- Sat, Nov 212026 Turkey Trot 5K Fun RunSaugatuck5K
- Sun, Nov 22Turkey TrailsZeeland5K10K
- Sun, Nov 22Turkey Trails- Grand RapidsZeeland5K10KHalf marathon Competitive
- Sun, Nov 22Dowagiac All Trail Turkey TrotDowagiac5K10K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Ann Arbor Turkey TrotAnn Arbor5K
- Thu, Nov 26Bay City Miracle Field - 5K Gobble WobbleBay City5K
- Thu, Nov 26Canton Turkey TrotCanton5K
- Thu, Nov 26Dork Brothers Turkey TrotAlpena5K
- Thu, Nov 26Downtown DeWitt Turkey TrotDeWitt5K
- Thu, Nov 26Grand Rapids Turkey TrotGrand Rapids5K10K
- Thu, Nov 26Holland Turkey Trot 5KHolland5K
- Thu, Nov 26Kids' Food Basket Gobble Wobble 5KGrand Rapids5K
- Thu, Nov 26St. Joseph Turkey TrotSaint Joseph5K
- Thu, Nov 26Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey TrotDetroit5K10K
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5KMuskegon5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Trot MMYMCAMenominee5K
- Thu, Nov 26TWW Turkey TrotEast Tawas5K
- Thu, Nov 26Wildcat Pride Turkey TrotLakeview5K
- Thu, Nov 26Zeeland Turkey Trot 8KZeeland
- Thu, Nov 26S3 Turkey Trot DetroitDetroit5K10K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Fenton Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk Thanksgiving DayFenton5K
- Thu, Nov 26REDS Turkey Trot 5kMancelona5K
- Thu, Nov 26Tri County Turkey TrotHoward City5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Tamarac Turkey TrotFremont5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACEShelby Township10KHalf marathon Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day RunNiles5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 2612th Annual Mighty GobblerTroy5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 2612th Annual Mighty GobblerTroy5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey TrotGrand Rapids5K10K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Manistee Turkey Trot 5kManistee5K
- Thu, Nov 26New Beginnings Turkey Trot 5kSheridan5K
- Thu, Nov 26YMCA of Barry County Turkey TrotHastings5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 262026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K RunHolly5K10K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 262026 Kiwanis Boyne City Turkey TrotBoyne City5K
- Thu, Nov 26Charlevoix Turkey Trot Fun RunCharlevoix5K
- Thu, Nov 26ConfluxCity Brewing Company's Turkey Trot 5K/ Family Fun RunPortland5K
- Thu, Nov 26Deerfield Park Turkey Trot 5kMt. Pleasant5K
- Thu, Nov 26GAHA Turkey Trot 2026Gaylord5K
- Thu, Nov 26Gobbler Wobbler 5K and 5 MileLapeer5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Hillsdale Hobble GobbleHillsdale5K
- Thu, Nov 26JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)Jackson5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running CompanyPortage5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Lansing Turkey TrotLansing5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Traverse City Turkey TrotTraverse City5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey TrotAllegan5K
- Thu, Nov 2618th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk 1 MileSaginaw5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall OrthodonticsIron Mountain5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun RunThompsonville5K Local
- Thu, Nov 2614th Annual Out Side In 5k Turkey TrotGrand Haven5K
- Fri, Nov 27TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACEShelby Township10K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1Lansing5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Turkey TrailsMilford5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler Gallop (Milford, Mi)Milford Local
- Sat, Nov 28Turkey Trails- Ann ArborMilford5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (48)Lansing5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 28Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey TrotGladwin5K
- Sun, Nov 29Bobbie's Staff presents Turkey TrotLuna Pier5K
- Sun, Nov 29Turkey TrailsLansing5K10K
- Sun, Nov 29Turkey Trails - LansingLansing5K10KHalf marathon Competitive
- Sun, Nov 29Craig's Affordable Tools and Bobbie’s Staff present Turkey Trot, 2026Luna Pier5K
Turkey trots by state
Alabama 35Alaska 2Arizona 28Arkansas 32California 137Colorado 42Connecticut 36Delaware 7Washington, DC 9Florida 188Georgia 70Hawaii 8Idaho 13Illinois 77Indiana 48Iowa 25Kansas 18Kentucky 50Louisiana 18Maine 18Maryland 52Massachusetts 71Michigan 83Minnesota 29Mississippi 13Missouri 56Montana 11Nebraska 13Nevada 10New Hampshire 18New Jersey 92New Mexico 11New York 106North Carolina 116North Dakota 4Ohio 80Oklahoma 26Oregon 21Pennsylvania 100Rhode Island 4South Carolina 34South Dakota 6Tennessee 47Texas 155Utah 18Vermont 16Virginia 89Washington 61West Virginia 18Wisconsin 33Wyoming 4
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Common questions
When are turkey trots in Michigan in 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. 45 of the 83 turkey trots we list in Michigan are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a turkey trot?
Most are 5Ks: 94% of the turkey trots in Michigan have one. 24 offer a 10K and 9 offer a Half marathon. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which turkey trot in Michigan has the fastest field?
By past results, The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot in Dexter, then 2026 GVSU Turkey Trot. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a turkey trot?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.