Ann Arbor Turkey Trot
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Ann Arbor Turkey Trot
The Ann Arbor Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning road race in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event offers multiple race distances and a course that tours the downtown area.
Distances:
- 1K
- 5K
Packet pickup is available on the days before the race at Fleet Feet Ann Arbor West, 5700 Jackson Rd., and at Conor O'Neill's Celtic Room, 318 S Main St. Race morning packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Ann Arbor, 123 E. Liberty. Race day parking is free; several municipal parking structures are suggested.
A portion of entry fees supports Washtenaw Promise; additional donations are accepted during registration. The 5K course includes one aid station that supplies water only; participants may bring additional fluids if needed.
Event policies include allowance of strollers (please line up at the back of the starting corral), no pets on the course, no refunds or deferments, and the option to transfer registration to another person via the participant account. The use of headphones is discouraged. The event proceeds rain or shine, with the possibility of delay in the event of lightning.
Post-race offerings include hot chocolate and cookies at the finish, costume elements, and photos with Turkey Tom and Santa. Competitive awards honor the top three men and women in the 5K and age-group awards three deep in five-year age groups based on chip time. Theme awards recognize ugly sweaters, holiday costumes, and top themed groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
