Ann Arbor Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day

Event Summary

Date(s): Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 7:00am-10:00am
Venue: Main Street Area
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Event Description

The Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot returns with an in person race in downtown Ann Arbor! This year’s race benefits the Chad Tough Foundation.

They will have a Tot Trot of 1K at 8:15a and a 5K at 8:45a. You’ll enjoy hot cocoa and cookies at the finish line and will have the chance for photos with Turkey Tom and Santa.

Theme awards will be giving for top 3 ugliest sweaters and top 3 best holiday themed costumes, and top themed group of 5+. Judging will be at 8:05a at the Start/Finish Line stage

Events from our Sponsors

Kindergarten Open House and Playtime

Sunday, November 16

Registration Costs

Race registration costs:

5k – $40
1 K – $19

Packet Pickups:

Tuesday November 25 4-7p at Fleet Feet Ann Arbor West – 5700 Jackson Rd
Wednesday, November 26 2-7p at Conor O’Neills Celtic Room
Race morning starting at 7a on Liberty between 5th and Division near Ragstock

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Holiday Trio Races

This race is part of the Holiday Trio representing Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Run Scream Run (5K or 10K)- October 11 at Wiard’s Orchard
Turkey Trot (5K)- November 27 in Downtown Ann Arbor
Holiday Hustle (5K) – December 6 in Dexter’s Monument Park

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