• Participants running the Turkey Trot race on the course
  • Turkey Trot race director in front of the runners outside at start of race
  • Maddie doing a Zumba warm up on a stage with the crowd before Turkey Trot starts

Annual WMU Turkey Trot 5K

Turkey Trot registration

Course Map
 
Live Event

Run the race in person on Nov. 18 or virtually between Nov. 18-25. Those who participate in the virtual race will have the option to have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your race add-ons at our Packet Pick-Up on Nov. 17. 

  • Two options for registration -
    • Just the Race (no shirt) - $25
    • All the Swag (Race Shirt) - $40
    • Options will be completed during the registration process.
  • Runners can have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your shirt and race materials at our Packet Pick-Up.
  • The in-person race begins Saturday, November 18, at 8:30 a.m.
Packet Pickup Times
  • Participants who choose the packet pick-up option will be able to pick up their items on Friday, November 18, 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. 
Online Registration
  • Online - Deadline Nov. 13, 11:59 p.m. EST
    Register by Nov. 13 to guarantee your long-sleeved dri-weave 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 (Race Shirt)- $40
    • Options will be completed during the registration process
    • Runners who register for the virtual race can expect their packets shipped by 12/1/23.
Mail-In Registration
  • No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2023.
In-Person Registration
  • In-person registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 18 at 8:15 a.m.
Virtual Event
  • Run the race in person on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8:30 a.m. or virtually between Nov. 18-25.
  • You can run your race with everyone else at WMU or anywhere (your neighborhood, local park, trail, or even a treadmill).  
  • Two options for registration - 
    • Just the Race (No Shirt) - $25
    • All the Swag (Race Shirt) - $40 
    • Options will be completed during the registration process
  • Those who participate in the virtual race will have the option to have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your race add-ons at our Packet Pick-Up on Nov. 17. 
Packet Pickup Times
  • Participants who choose the packet pick-up option will be able to pick up their items on Friday, November 17, 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.
Awards
  • Overall Top Male Run Division
  • Overall Top Female Run Division
  • Overall Top Non-binary Run Division
  • Overall Top Male Walk Division
  • Overall Top Female Walk Division
  • Overall Top Non-binary Walk Division
  • Costume Contest