Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Turkey Vulture Trot 5k · 1-Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! The 5K will begin at 9am on Thursday, November 27 on our Mountain Center Road course. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10am. A portion of the proceeds will benefit North Sky Raptor Sanctuary .
A commemorative medal will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in each age group for the 5K race. All Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The overall male and female winner of the 5K will receive a Crystal Mountain Prize Pack valued at over $200.
We are excited to announce that for our 2025 Turkey Vulture Trot we will now have Chip timing! Runners will receive a bib with a small electronic device that records their time as they cross the starting line and the finish line.
Registration
Online registration will begin September 12 and will close at Noon on Wednesday, November 26.
Pre-Registration through November 26 (Online Only):
5k Cost: $25 per person
1-Mile Fun Run Cost: $10 per person
Registration Opens September 12, 2025 »
Day-Of Registration
5k Cost: $40
1-Mile Fun Run Cost: $25
The first 100 5k racers to sign up will receive a water bottle. Race supplies will be available for advance pickup at the Park at Water’s Edge on Wednesday, November 26 from 12pm - 4pm. Check-in on race day will be in the Kinlochen Lobby outside of The Thistle. Awards ceremony will take place at approximately 10:30am at the Lodge Pavilion Tent, slopeside near the Crystal Clipper.
For more information, please contact the Park at Water's Edge, 231-378-2238 .
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
40°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
52%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beulah 7ssw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Thompsonville, MI
Population
508
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 115 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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171
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run?
- Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Thompsonville, Michigan on November 26, 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 Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Thompsonville, Michigan at 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr,, Thompsonville, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026