Annual WMU Turkey Trot 5K

About This Event

Experience the Tradition of the Oldest Race in Kalamazoo!

Course Map

Registration Options
  • Online Regular Registration - Deadline Nov. 21, 11:59 p.m. EST ($25.00 Race Fee)
  • Online Late Registration - Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 ($30.00 Race Fee)
  • Register by Nov. 8 to guarantee your shirt size!
  • Any registrations submitted after Nov. 1st will not be guaranteed their shirt size.
    Two options for registration:
    • Just the Race (No Shirt) - $25
    • All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt)- $40
    • Options will be completed during the registration process
    • Runners who register for the virtual race can expect their packets shipped by 12/10/24.
  • No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2024.
  • In-person registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 23 at 8:15 a.m.
Live Event
  • Runners can have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your shirt at our Packet Pick-Up.
  • The in-person race begins Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8:30 a.m.
Packet Pickup Times
  • Participants who choose the packet pick-up option can pick up their items on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Dates and times are subject to change.
  • The packet pick-up will be in the WMU Student Recreation Center - Indoor Tennis Courts.
Virtual Event
  • You can run your race with everyone else at WMU or anywhere (your neighborhood, local park, trail, or even a treadmill).  Once you have completed the virtual race, post your times on RunSignUp.
  • Runners can have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your race add-ons at our Packet Pick-Up.  
  • The virtual race begins Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8:30 a.m.

Awards

  • Overall Top Male Run Division
  • Overall Top Female Run Division
  • Overall Top Male Walk Division
  • Overall Top Female Walk Division
  • Costume Contest
    • Only participants in the in-person race are eligible for Awards.