Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot
Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) for the 33rd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot! Proceeds from the race help to offset the cost of Grand Rapids Public Schools athletics so that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Events
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
43°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
City Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026