Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Menominee)
- Location
- Iron Mountain, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH (12 and younger) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics: $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Nov 26.
- IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH (12 and younger): $20 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
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 7:06 AM, and the IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 1,230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
800 Crystal Lake Blvd # 110, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
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 26 the day usually runs from 21°F at dawn to 34°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 43°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 800 Crystal Lake Blvd # 110, Iron Mountain, MI 49801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,230 feet
- Included with entry
- Sweet Long-Sleeve Race-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
- 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?
- 800 Crystal Lake Blvd # 110, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.
From the organizers
Scheduled for Turkey Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2026, the Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics is all about bringing families together before you feast. Sweet shirts, food, music and post-run party!
The Iron Mountain | Kingsford TURKEY TROT is a race you won't want to miss!
The 5K Run/Walk will start and finish at the YMCA - Dickinson Center, located in Iron Mountain, MI, and runs on beautiful neighborhood streets, also featuring sweet long-sleeve shirts.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall Male and Female runners, as well as the Top 3 Boys/Girls out of the YOUTH/12 and younger race. Gobble.
The IMK Turkey Trot will also feature music and FUN!