TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026
TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026 is a running race on November 26, 2026 in East Tawas, MI, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Who: Welcome to the 2026 TWW Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash. This family 5k fun run/walk and 1 mile run/walk will be hosted by Tawas Wellness. All proceeds will go towards the free Community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Tawas Wellness at The Collective.
What: 5k (3.1 miles) Run or Walk; 1 mile Run or Walk
Where: Race Start/Finish: The Collective @ 821 Newman St, East Tawas
When: 26 November, 2026 @ 10:00am (1 mile); @ 10:05 (5k)
How:
REGISTRATION:
- Now - Race Day @ https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastTawas/TWWTurkeyTrot
- 25 November: 5:00 - 7:00pm - in person @ The Collective
- Race Day: 8:00-9:45 - in person @ The Collective
- 5k:
- $25 per person; family discount (3+): $5 off per person
- Price increases to $30 on race day.
- 1 mile:
- $15 per person
- Price increases to $20 on race day.
PACKET PICKUP
- Wednesday, November 25: 5:00-7:00 pm @ The Collective
- Race Day: 8:00-9:45 am @ The Collective
Timing: Race will be gun timed.
Awards: 5k Runners: M/F Overall, M/F (1st) U13, U18, U30, U40, U50, U60, U70, 70+; 5k Walkers: M/F Overall; 1 mile Runners: M/F Overall; 1 mile Walkers: M/F Overall. Award ceremony at 11:15.
Notes: All fees are non-refundable. You must be present to receive a T-shirts/Hats & awards.
T-shirts available for first 150 registered. Sizes are not guaranteed.
For safety purposes (as it applies to you); please lease your dog, wear your bike helmet, and stay to the side if you're pushing a stroller.
For inquiries: Call (443) 771-3396 or sean@tawaswellness.org
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
41°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Tawas, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About East Tawas, MI
City Elevation
591 ft
Nearest Airport
APN
Alpena County Regional Airport · 54 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 142 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026
Nov 26, 2026