Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot
Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Traverse City, MI, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us this year for the 18th Annual Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot presented by 4Front Credit Union! This race has been a place of joy, family, friends (furry ones too), and a place where memories and traditions are made.
The UpNorth Media Traverse City Turkey Trot team does its best to treat the course before race day. However, due to the unpredictable November Northern Michigan weather; all runners participate at their own risk.
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
27°
Chance of Rain
54%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Traverse City Munson, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Traverse City, MI
City Elevation
581 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026