Flint Elks Turkey Trot 2026

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (Detroit)
Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan
Entry fee: From $45 · goes up to $50 on Oct 19, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run/Walk	5K	Nov 21, 202610:00 AM	$45$50 after Oct 19, 2026	420
Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual	5K	Nov 21, 202610:00 AM	$60$65 after Oct 18, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 19, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$45 until Oct 18, then $50 until Nov 21.

Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

7177 E Maple Ave, Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 21 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 53°F.

Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Flint Elks Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick-up Info: 📍 Location: Flint Elks Golf Course. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 21st (Race Day). ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 9:50 AM.

Course

Course Map

Maps coming soon!

Shirt and medal

Finisher Medal

Coming soon!

Shirt and medal

Participant Shirt

COMING SOON! Unisex Dri-Fit Shirt.

Awards

Age Groups/Awards

Awards: Overall Awards: Top (3) Male and Top (3) Female Overall. Age Group Awards: Top (1) Male and Top (1) Female in Each Age Group. Age Groups: 14 & Under. 15-19. 20-29. 30-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60-69. 70+.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ'S

Can you run with a stroller? We welcome parents with jogging strollers - just note some areas may be a bit bumpy. Your child must remain securely fastened inside the stroller while on the course for safety and insurance reasons. Can you…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 7177 E Maple Ave, Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc, MI 48439Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 850 feet
Results posted by the race: 2025 RESULTS/PHOTOS
Included with entry: A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Flint Elks Turkey Trot?: Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 19, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?: At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 7177 E Maple Ave, Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.