Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Allegan, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $5
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $5 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $5, entry is about 83 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 7:47 AM, and the Turkey Trot starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1451 29th street, Allegan, MI 49010
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 29°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1451 29th street, Allegan, MI 49010Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $5, entry is about 83 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1451 29th street, Allegan, MI 49010.
From the organizers
Children 10 and under free! Join us for this Thanksgiving event!! Dress up in your Turkey fashion and get ready to gobble and wobble!! We will be collecting donations/new toys for Community Action Christmas Give Back. Bring a gift or necessities for donation!