Lansing Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Lansing Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan at 500 N Grand Ave. The event offers an in-person 5K run/walk and a Virtual Lansing Turkey Trot. The in-person course is an accurate 5k through downtown Lansing. Chip timing is used; accurate chip time and current overall and age group place are texted to participants and posted live on the event site.
Registration, logistics and awards
In-person entry is priced at $30 with a price increase after November 19, 2025. The virtual entry is $35 and includes shipping; virtual registration closes November 19, 2025. A family discount applies when registering three or more people at the same time ($3 off per person, valid through November 19 and only for the in-person 5k). There is no race day registration. Packet pick up is available at Playmakers on Tuesday, November 25 and Wednesday, November 26; race day packet pickup will also be offered at Lansing Community College.
Age group medals are awarded to the top three in standard age divisions from 10 & under up through 85+. Overall awards include a medal and a $50 Playmakers gift certificate for male and female Overall, Master (over 40), and Grand Master (over 50). Proceeds support high school and middle school cross country and track programs and youth running clubs through Michigan Running Foundation grants. The event shirt is a DRI-POWER unisex long-sleeve 50/50; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by November 19. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.