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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Turkey Trot 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Saint Joseph runs 37:27, about 12:03 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:41 and men in 32:35.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:48 AM, and the St. Joseph Turkey Trot 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for St. Joseph Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:42 or better, the top quarter in 28:45, and half the field in 37:52; the last tenth came in after 56:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:31 | 21:18 |
| 20-29 | 22:36 | 22:09 |
| 30-39 | 24:41 | 21:12 |
| 40-49 | 25:04 | 21:53 |
| 50-59 | 26:21 | 24:54 |
| 60-69 | 37:48 | 27:11 |
| 70+ | 49:06 | 42:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 5 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 760 to 719 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:27 to 37:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 719 (-5%) | 37:52 | under 24:42 | 19:09 |
| 2024 | 760 | 37:27 | under 24:43 | 18:01 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:45, 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 51°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.
What the organizers of St. Joseph Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Participants may Pick up Packets at-. Tuesday, November 24th. Our Lady of the Lake School. 915 Pleasant Street - St Joseph. 10am – 1pm. Wednesday, November 25th. Our Lady of the Lake School. 915 Pleasant Street - St Joseph. 4pm – 7pm…
Parking and travel
Please use Berrien County Courthouse parking lot and stairwell at the North Corner of the parking lot. Parking is limited at the Arboretum area.
Shirt and medal
2025 Short Sleeve Turkey Trot t-shirt. Race Bib. Race Goody Bag. Awards for Top Finishers. Post- Race Snacks and Lots of FUN!!
Awards
A Trophy & Gift Card to Connected Soles will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female winners of the 5K. Medals will be awarded to the top two females and males in each age group category. Age Categories 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
The THIRD ANNUAL St. Joseph 5k “Turkey Trot” Run/Walk will be held on November 26, 2026! Starting and finishing at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, this will be a wonderful way for families to gather, friends to reunite, and the community to strengthen – not to mention a guilt-free way to begin a day famous for indulging! Participants will run or walk past Silver Beach Pizza, Shadowland, the Carousel, and our Iconic beaches on the way to an energetic finish with music, refreshments, and awards. Our goal is simply to create an event that will become a tradition as so many other Thanksgiving Day races have become throughout Michigan.