Turkey Trail Trot & the Leftovers Race
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About the race
Turkey Trail Trot and The Leftovers Race take place 11/26/2026 to 11/27/2026 at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. The event includes in-person trail races and a virtual option.
Distances offered:
- 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon, Thursday)
- 6 Miles (Thursday and Friday)
- 4 Miles (Thursday and Friday)
- 2 Miles (Thursday and Friday)
- Virtual option with participant choice of location and distance
All in-person courses are run on 100% dirt trails that include wide and single track sections, leaves, rocks and roots, twists and turns, and rolling to steep hills. The event uses wave starts on Thursday. There is a 3.0 hour time limit for all distances; the half marathon also has a mid-course cutoff and runners who do not meet it will be routed to the finish line. No strollers or dogs are allowed on course. Children may participate with parent or guardian permission or accompaniment.
Included for participants are a well marked course, on-course aid station (participants are encouraged to carry a reusable cup or bottle), finish line snacks and water, chip timing, and a finisher medal for each day. Registrants may choose a tech long sleeve event shirt or an event beanie; a no swag discount is available. Early packet pickup is offered the weekend before the races at Hanson’s Running Shop in Utica.
Both-day bundle can be created by pairing any Thursday and Friday distances. Both-day bundles receive custom event gloves and a free drink coupon for the coffee truck for the first 250 bundles. A portion of registration fees supports Stony Creek Metropark trail maintenance and OPC Meals on Wheels is the event charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
