Turkey Trot 10K - Detroit
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot
The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot is an annual running event in Detroit that traditionally precedes America’s Thanksgiving Parade. The event has run for more than 40 years and includes multiple distances and large spectator crowds along the route.
Distances:
- 10 km Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot
- 5 km Stuffing Strut
- 1 mile Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile
All participants receive a long sleeved technical shirt and a custom finisher medal. Bib packets include the race number and shirt; advance packet pickup is offered at several locations in mid November and additional pickup is available at Race Central inside Huntington Place in the days before the event. Packets may be picked up by another person with the registrant’s name and zip code.
The event uses corrals assigned by mile pace and separates fields into multiple waves. Strollers and wheelchair participants are allowed in the slower waves; handcycles and pets are not permitted. Two water stations are located on the courses, with an additional water station at the finish and refreshments inside Hall E at Huntington Place. Portable restrooms are placed along the course and additional restrooms are available inside Huntington Place.
First place awards are given for men’s and women’s winners in the 10k and 5k. All events finish on Atwater behind Huntington Place adjacent to the Detroit River. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
