
From the Organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the Sherman Lake YMCA Turkey Trot! This joyous event is a great way to unite as a community, celebrate the holiday with loved ones, and support the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center. Designed to bring people of all ages and fitness levels together, our scenic route will take participants along our camp trails and paved roads before guiding you to the finish for a celebratory piece of pumpkin pie!
Two distances to choose from - the 2-mile Sweet Potato Shuffle or the 4-mile Turkey Trot. Choose the one that fits your Thanksgiving Day schedule!
Participants are encouraged to wear something fun to show their Thanksgiving/Turkey Trot spirit. It’s a fun event from beginning to end!
The Sherman Lake YMCA Turkey Trot is a fun run event and will not be timed.
Events
Weather
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
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gull Lake Biological Stn, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
819 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk
8 miles away
Kathy's Run for Cancer
4 miles away
Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k
7 miles away
Kindleberger 5k Run/Walk
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sherman Lake YMCA Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026