Annual WMU Turkey Trot 5K
About This Event
Experience the Tradition of the Oldest Race in Kalamazoo!
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.