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Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Date
November 22, 2026
Distance
10K Run/Walk · 5K Run/Walk · 1K Kid's Run
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From the Organizer

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About This Event:

The 59th running of this classic All Trail Turkey Trot will return to the trails of Southwestern Michigan College – Dowagiac campus. The 10k and 5k will have a simultaneous start at 1:00PM and a kids fun run will start at 2:00PM. The race will use chip timing and all finishers who registered by November 8th will receive a long sleeve custom designed tech shirt at race check in. Late entries will get a shirt, either a current year's design or a previous year's design.  The event is sponsored by Southwestern Michigan College and is being directed by Ron Gunn of Cairn Stone Adventure Tours. This is Pure Michigan's oldest Turkey Trot with the same race director. 

Event Times:

  • Early Packet Pickup - Saturday November 21st 5:30-7:00PM Packet Pickup and Late Registration at SMC SAC (Student Activities Center), Dailey Road entrance, Dowagiac, MI
  • Race Day Packet Pickup - Sunday November 22nd @ Noon to 12:45 pm, SMC SAC (Student Activities Center), Dailey Road entrance, Dowagiac, MI
  • Race Time - 1:00 pm
  • 10K and 5K Starts at 1:00 pm  ** The Start will be a mass start of all participants at 1:00 pm**
  • Kid's Fun Run at 2:00 pm

Event Registration Fees:

  • Early Registration - $25.00 Until November 8, 2026 (11:59 pm) Guaranteed a 2026 custom design tech shirt
  • Late Registration - $30.00 November 9, 2026 (12:00 am) to November 22, 2026 (Race Day) Shirt may be current design or prior year

Tee Shirts:

 Tee Shirts are a custom long sleeve technical wicking fabric.  (Register by November 8th)

Awards:

  • Custom wood laser cut medal for 1st place finishers in all age divisions
  • Medals awarded to 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each of following age divisions:
  • 5K Run/Walk - 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
  • 10K Run/Walk - 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Timing and Scoring:

Timing and scoring will be provided by Mac's Sports Timing.  Results will be LIVE to RunSignUp and posted during the event. 

Events

10K Run/Walk1 PMRegister →
5K Run/Walk1 PMRegister →
1K Kid's Run2 PMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

44°

Typical Low

29°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dowagiac 1 W, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:44 AMSunset 5:19 PMDaylight 9h 36m

Host City

About Dowagiac, MI

Population

5,677

as of 2023

Nearest Airport

SBN

South Bend International Airport · 22 mi

Major Hub

GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 69 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

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Race
Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot
Date
November 22, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot?
Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a running race held in Dowagiac, Michigan on November 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot?
Sunday, November 22, 2026 in Dowagiac, Michigan at 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Nov 22, 2026

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