• 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

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