WMU Turkey Trot
WMU Turkey Trot is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
About This Event
The WMU Turkey Trot continues its annual tradition this year! You can run your race with everyone at WMU and enjoy the early Thanksgiving tradition!
Live Event
- Two options for registration -
- Just the Race (no shirt) - $30.00
- All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $45.00
- Dri-Fit Race Shirts 2XL and 3XL are an additional $2.50 for the larger sizing.
- Options will be completed during the registration process.
- The in-person race begins Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m.
Packet Pickup Times
- Participants that choose the packet pick-up option will be able to pick up their items on Friday, Nov. 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Dates and times are subject to change.
- The packet pick-up will be in the WMU Student Recreation Center - Indoor Tennis Courts.
Online Registration
- Online Regular Registration - Deadline Nov. 19, 11:59 p.m. EST ($30.00 Race Fee)
- Online Late Registration - Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 ($35.00 Race Fee)
- Register by Nov. 1 to guarantee your shirt size!
- Any registrations submitted after Nov. 1st will not be guaranteed their shirt size.
Two options for registration:- Just the Race (No Shirt) - $30.00
- All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt)- $45.00
- Dri-Fit Race Shirts 2XL and 3XL are an additional $2.50 for the larger sizing.
- Options will be completed during the registration process
Mail-In Registration
- No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2026.
In-Person Registration
- In-Person Registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 21 at 8:15 a.m.
Awards
- Overall Top Male Run Division
- Overall Top Female Run Division
- Overall Top Male Walk Division
- Overall Top Female Walk Division
- Costume Contest
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
45°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kalamazoo, MI
Population
73,132
as of 2023
City Elevation
763 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 41 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.
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About This Sport
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WMU Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026