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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Race Free 200m Drumstick Dash (8 and under) | Kids | Nov 8, 20268:55 AM | Free | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Epic Pace Team - 10K BY INVITATION ONLY | 10K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Epic Pace Team - 5K BY INVITATION ONLY | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Epic Pace Team - Iron Turkey BY INVITATION ONLY | – | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Iron Turkey (10K + 5K) | 15K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $65$70 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Kids Race Free 5K (10 and under) | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 8, 202610:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Kids Race Free Mile (10 and under) | Kids | Nov 8, 202610:30 AM | Free | – |
| Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run) | Kids | Nov 8, 202610:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 1-Mile Fun RunVirtual | Kids | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Iron Turkey (10K + 5K)Virtual | 15K | Nov 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.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 9, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $65, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results for The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:47 | 19:30 |
| 20-29 | 28:09 | 23:08 |
| 30-39 | 27:06 | 22:02 |
| 40-49 | 22:14 | 20:25 |
| 50-59 | 28:55 | 23:36 |
| 60-69 | 35:28 | 27:23 |
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 2024.
Up 8 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 287 to 294 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:24 to 31:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 294 (+7%) | 31:46 | under 22:09 | 16:45 |
| 2023 | 274 (+13%) | 33:39 | under 24:01 | 16:08 |
| 2022 | 243 (-15%) | 33:31 | under 23:32 | 15:49 |
| 2021 | 287 | 30:24 | under 21:36 | 17:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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 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.
What the organizers of The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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. 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
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…
Shirt and medal
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!
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
All kids 10 and under race FREE if they are registered with a paid adult,. compliments of Ann Arbor Sports Commission!
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
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.