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The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot 2026

Date
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start time
8:55 AM start (Detroit)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 9, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Kids Race Free 200m Drumstick Dash (8 and under)KidsNov 8, 20268:55 AMFree–
5K5KNov 8, 20269:00 AM$45$50 after Oct 9, 2026–
Epic Pace Team - 10K BY INVITATION ONLY10KNov 8, 20269:00 AMFree–
Epic Pace Team - 5K BY INVITATION ONLY5KNov 8, 20269:00 AMFree–
Epic Pace Team - Iron Turkey BY INVITATION ONLY–Nov 8, 20269:00 AMFree–
Iron Turkey (10K + 5K)15KNov 8, 20269:00 AM$65$70 after Oct 9, 2026–
Kids Race Free 5K (10 and under)5KNov 8, 20269:00 AMFree–
10K10KNov 8, 202610:00 AM$55$60 after Oct 9, 2026–
Kids Race Free Mile (10 and under)KidsNov 8, 202610:30 AMFree–
Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run)KidsNov 8, 202610:30 AM$35–
Virtual 10KVirtual10KNov 8, 20269:00 AM$55$60 after Oct 9, 2026–
Virtual 1-Mile Fun RunVirtualKidsNov 8, 20269:00 AM$35–
Virtual 5KVirtual5KNov 8, 20269:00 AM$45$50 after Oct 9, 2026–
Virtual Iron Turkey (10K + 5K)Virtual15KNov 8, 20269:00 AM$70$75 after Oct 9, 2026–

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

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The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 9, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Kids Race Free 200m Drumstick Dash (8 and under): Free until Nov 8.
  • 5K: $45 until Oct 8, then $50 until Nov 2, then $55 until Nov 8.
  • Epic Pace Team - 10K BY INVITATION ONLY and Epic Pace Team - 5K BY INVITATION ONLY: Free until Nov 3.
  • Epic Pace Team - Iron Turkey BY INVITATION ONLY: Free until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the Kids Race Free 200m Drumstick Dash (8 and under) starts at 8:55 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter, MI 48130

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

5K

294
finishers
31:46
median (10:15 /mi)
16:45
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
median 31:4618:2258:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K

147
finishers
1:00:33
median (9:46 /mi)
36:14
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run)

36
finishers
9:37
median (9:37 /mi)
7:22
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot?

At the 2024 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:09 or better, the top quarter in 26:16, and half the field in 31:46; the last tenth came in after 50:59.

At the 2024 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:52 or better, the top quarter in 53:44, and half the field in 1:00:33; the last tenth came in after 1:19:39.

At the 2024 Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run), the fastest tenth finished in 7:33 or better, the top quarter in 9:10, and half the field in 9:37; the last tenth came in after 12:25.

Third place by age group, 2024 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2022:4719:30
20-2928:0923:08
30-3927:0622:02
40-4922:1420:25
50-5928:5523:36
60-6935:2827:23

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 2024.

Finishers by year

Up 8 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 287 to 294 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:24 to 31:46.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2024294 (+7%)31:46under 22:0916:45
2023274 (+13%)33:39under 24:0116:08
2022243 (-15%)33:31under 23:3215:49
202128730:24under 21:3617:41

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Michigan 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 26:16, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.

  • 10K: About average for Michigan 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 53:44, against 53:36 in a typical Michigan 10K, 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 8 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 65°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup & Race Schedule

The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Helping Put Turkeys on Tables This Thanksgiving. TRADE YOUR CANNED FOOD FOR EPIC T-SHIRTS. We’re proud to partner with Food Gatherers as the featured charity for this event. Food Gatherers exists to…

Parking and travel

Directions and Parking

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING. Hudson Mills Metropark is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130. If you don't have an annual pass, the park fee is $10. To help the flow of traffic, please have your pass or a $10 bill ready! Learn…

Shirt and medal

Trade your canned food for Epic vintage shirts!

10 cans = 1 shirt. 20 cans = 3 shirts. 30 cans = 5 shirts. Food Gatherers, the featured charity for The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot, exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. Food Gatherers regards the gifts…

Trade your canned food for Epic vintage shirts!, from the The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot page

Shirt and medal

Swag

Each participant will receive a shirt in unisex or fitted sizing and a custom headband/neck gaiter! All finishers will receive a customer finisher medal!

Swag, from the The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot page

Awards

AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS

Age Groups (Male/Female/Nonbinary Divisions). 8 and under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. 5K and 10K (Male/Female/Nonbinary Divisions). 1st Place…

The cause

Kids Race Free!

All kids 10 and under race FREE if they are registered with a paid adult,. compliments of Ann Arbor Sports Commission!

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter, MI 48130Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 870 feet
Included with entry
Long-sleeved T-shirt; T-shirt; T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot?
Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 8:55 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 9, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
At $65, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 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, 10K, 15K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2024, 294 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 31:46 and the winner ran 16:45.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 26:16, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Where does it start?
Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter, MI 48130.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on runsignup.com; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Think “November” and visions of roast turkey undoubtedly come to mind. Epic Races invites you to envision — and experience — a totally different take on that famous fall bird with The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Join us at Hudson Mills Metropark for this annual autumn tradition and enjoy a late-season run that is fun for the whole family!

LET’S TALK TURKEY!

The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot features three different distances to whet your racing appetite: a 5K loop around scenic Hudson Mills, a 10K course comprised of two 5K loops, and a mile fun run for those who want just a taste of our Turkey Trot.

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