KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Portage, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Nov 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run (5K) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Nov 25, 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 $30 on Nov 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 24, then $30 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below 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 7:45 AM, and the KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run (5K) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:52 or better, the top quarter in 28:22, and half the field in 33:12; the last tenth came in after 50:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:42 | 18:02 |
| 20-29 | 22:19 | 17:17 |
| 30-39 | 25:23 | 20:44 |
| 40-49 | 26:53 | 20:41 |
| 50-59 | 29:54 | 25:58 |
| 60-69 | 36:06 | 27:10 |
| 70+ | 50:25 | 51:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 21 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 469 to 568 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:09 to 33:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 568 (-26%) | 33:12 | under 23:52 | 16:31 |
| 2024 | 763 (+23%) | 32:41 | under 23:26 | 16:06 |
| 2023 | 619 (+40%) | 32:26 | under 23:59 | 15:39 |
| 2022 | 442 (-6%) | 32:09 | under 23:08 | 17:00 |
| 2021 | 469 | 32:09 | under 23:20 | 16:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:22, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°F and hot years reach 50°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
- 7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 890 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Tech 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), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 568 runners finished the 5K Prediction Run; the median finish was 33:12 and the winner ran 16:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:22, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024.
From the organizers
The 2026 KAR Turkey Trot is a family-friendly run and a holiday tradition for so many!
This is a time‑prediction run where awards go to runners who finish closest to their predicted time. It’s a unique challenge that rewards pacing and precision.
If you’re looking to showcase your speed, there are awards for that too! The top male and female finishers in each age division, as well as the overall male, female, and non-binary open winners will receive awards. Cut-off finish time to be included in official results is 45 minutes. Awards ceremony will begin at 9:50am.
All participants are encouraged to dress in festive attire for the Turkey Trot! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed runners.