JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price Free - $23.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the fun at the 22nd annual Jackson Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026, in the beautiful city of Jackson, Michigan! This vibrant Thanksgiving Day event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Choose from a thrilling 5K Run, a leisurely 5K Walk, or challenge yourself with the 10K Run. There’s even a free Kids Fun Run to ensure everyone can join in the festivities!
Taking place at the picturesque Ella Sharp Park, the race will be professionally chip-timed, providing immediate results so you can celebrate your achievement right after crossing the finish line. With its tree-lined paths and over 500 acres of natural beauty, the park creates an inspiring atmosphere for embracing healthy habits with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this cherished community tradition—register early for the chance to secure a race shirt and make this Thanksgiving memorable!
Taking place at the picturesque Ella Sharp Park, the race will be professionally chip-timed, providing immediate results so you can celebrate your achievement right after crossing the finish line. With its tree-lined paths and over 500 acres of natural beauty, the park creates an inspiring atmosphere for embracing healthy habits with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this cherished community tradition—register early for the chance to secure a race shirt and make this Thanksgiving memorable!
Organiser's Description
JACKSON TURKEY - CELEBRATING 22 YEARS!
NOVEMBER 26, 2026
_THE TURKEY TROT IS AN EXCITING RACE FOR ALL LEVELS AND AGE GROUPS. _You are encouraged to join. Choose from a 5K Run, 5K Walk or a 10K Run. We also offer a Kids Run. The TURKEY TROT race will be professionally chip timed with the results right after the race.
Be sure to invite your friends and guests to join you on this exciting THANKSGIVING Day Run!
The _JACKSON TURKEY TROT_ has become a _FAMILY TRADITION_ for Everyone!!!
HOSTING VENUE:
sparkles Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203
male sign _ELLA SHARP PARK, A HISTORIC GEM NESTLED IN THE CITY, WITH OVER 500 ACRES OF NATURAL BEAUTY._ With tree-lined roads, it offers a perfect setting for our community to embrace healthy habits like running, walking, and biking. This expansive park provides ample space for our athletes to thrive in an open and invigorating environment.
RACE FEES:
sparkles NEW YEARS SPECIAL PRICING $20 from January 1 January 15, 2026
25 until March 31st (Guaranteed T-shirt)
30 April 1 to May 11th (Limited shirts availability)
35 May 12 to June 12th (Limited shirts availability)
40 June 13th / Race Day (No Shirt Guarantee)
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS:
_TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION_... Jackson Turkey Trot will continue to offer our MILITARY & FIRST REPONDERS a $5.00 Discount
For Your Convenience, Online Registration has already been set up. Just enter your Military / First Responder's ID info when prompt.
* ORS QUALIFYING POINTS EVENTS 5K RUN & 5K WALK ONLY
More details @ ORSRaceSeries.com
SHIRTS:
sparkles KIDS FUN RUN EVENT IS FREE. Youth Shirts available @ $10 each. (YS, YM & YL sizes)
sparkles REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE A SHIRT!
Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/2026.
Shirts available as supplies last after that date.
PACKET PICK-UP
EARLY Tuesday, November 24, 2026, TIMES = TBD
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, TIMES - TBD
@ Ellas Granary - Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203 = TBD
RACE DAY Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
@ Ellas Granary - Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203 = TBD
AWARDS & RESULTS:
_OVERALL AWARDS: _ Will be presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5k Run, 5k Walk and 10K Run.
_AGE GROUPS AWARDS:_ Presented to the top 3 places in each age group:
_5K & 10K RUN AGE GROUPS: _ 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
_5K WALK AGE GROUPS:_ 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
stopwatch Our race will be Professionally Timed by the _MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION_. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
PLEASE NOTE:
_THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT._ Service dogs excluded.
Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
Click Here to Read Details
right arrow _"CODE OF CONDUCT"_ Running & Walking Ethical Responsibility:
Ethical behavior in race walking is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring fair competition.
Please see the full policy under Race Info.
Click Here to Read Details
VIRTUAL EVENT INFO:
THE VIRUAL RUNS & WALK EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE EITHER ON VACATION & STILL WANT TO JOIN. OR FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RUNNING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHOSE THEIR OWN VENUE. EITHER WAY, HAVE A BLAST & THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US!!!
RACECOURSE:
5K Run/Walk via Map My Run Click Here!
Kids Run course Click Here!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE & THANK YOU!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE!
We're getting a jump start on asking for Volunteers for our 2026 Jackson Turkey Trot!
If you can help, Awesome! ...
If you know someone who would like to help too, Double Awesome!!
* * Contact us to VOLUNTEER
DONATIONS: SPARKLES
- Not able to participate this year? Please consider Donating by using the Donate tab above.
THANK YOU DOUBLE EXCLAMATION MARK
NOVEMBER 26, 2026
_THE TURKEY TROT IS AN EXCITING RACE FOR ALL LEVELS AND AGE GROUPS. _You are encouraged to join. Choose from a 5K Run, 5K Walk or a 10K Run. We also offer a Kids Run. The TURKEY TROT race will be professionally chip timed with the results right after the race.
Be sure to invite your friends and guests to join you on this exciting THANKSGIVING Day Run!
The _JACKSON TURKEY TROT_ has become a _FAMILY TRADITION_ for Everyone!!!
HOSTING VENUE:
sparkles Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203
male sign _ELLA SHARP PARK, A HISTORIC GEM NESTLED IN THE CITY, WITH OVER 500 ACRES OF NATURAL BEAUTY._ With tree-lined roads, it offers a perfect setting for our community to embrace healthy habits like running, walking, and biking. This expansive park provides ample space for our athletes to thrive in an open and invigorating environment.
RACE FEES:
sparkles NEW YEARS SPECIAL PRICING $20 from January 1 January 15, 2026
25 until March 31st (Guaranteed T-shirt)
30 April 1 to May 11th (Limited shirts availability)
35 May 12 to June 12th (Limited shirts availability)
40 June 13th / Race Day (No Shirt Guarantee)
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS:
_TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION_... Jackson Turkey Trot will continue to offer our MILITARY & FIRST REPONDERS a $5.00 Discount
For Your Convenience, Online Registration has already been set up. Just enter your Military / First Responder's ID info when prompt.
* ORS QUALIFYING POINTS EVENTS 5K RUN & 5K WALK ONLY
More details @ ORSRaceSeries.com
SHIRTS:
sparkles KIDS FUN RUN EVENT IS FREE. Youth Shirts available @ $10 each. (YS, YM & YL sizes)
sparkles REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE A SHIRT!
Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/2026.
Shirts available as supplies last after that date.
PACKET PICK-UP
EARLY Tuesday, November 24, 2026, TIMES = TBD
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, TIMES - TBD
@ Ellas Granary - Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203 = TBD
RACE DAY Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
@ Ellas Granary - Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, 3328 S Oakwood Drive, Jackson, MI 49203 = TBD
AWARDS & RESULTS:
_OVERALL AWARDS: _ Will be presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5k Run, 5k Walk and 10K Run.
_AGE GROUPS AWARDS:_ Presented to the top 3 places in each age group:
_5K & 10K RUN AGE GROUPS: _ 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
_5K WALK AGE GROUPS:_ 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
stopwatch Our race will be Professionally Timed by the _MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION_. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
PLEASE NOTE:
_THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT._ Service dogs excluded.
Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
Click Here to Read Details
right arrow _"CODE OF CONDUCT"_ Running & Walking Ethical Responsibility:
Ethical behavior in race walking is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring fair competition.
Please see the full policy under Race Info.
Click Here to Read Details
VIRTUAL EVENT INFO:
THE VIRUAL RUNS & WALK EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE EITHER ON VACATION & STILL WANT TO JOIN. OR FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RUNNING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHOSE THEIR OWN VENUE. EITHER WAY, HAVE A BLAST & THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US!!!
RACECOURSE:
5K Run/Walk via Map My Run Click Here!
Kids Run course Click Here!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE & THANK YOU!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE!
We're getting a jump start on asking for Volunteers for our 2026 Jackson Turkey Trot!
If you can help, Awesome! ...
If you know someone who would like to help too, Double Awesome!!
* * Contact us to VOLUNTEER
DONATIONS: SPARKLES
- Not able to participate this year? Please consider Donating by using the Donate tab above.
THANK YOU DOUBLE EXCLAMATION MARK
Races
-
ELITE 5K Run (ORS Points) *Michigan
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$23.00
turkey Feeling COMPETITIVE? backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone ONLY register for this event if you can complete the course in 30 minutes or less. backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone Limit to 100 Participants * Please note, this event is in Jackson Michigan. -
ELITE 5K Walk (ORS Points) *Michigan
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$23.00
turkey Feeling COMPETITIVE? backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone ONLY register for this event if you can complete the course in 30 minutes or less. backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone Limit to 20 Participants backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone Please sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone If at any point you plan on running you MUST register for the 5k run. * Please note, this event is in Jackson Michigan. -
10K Run (ORS Points) *Michigan
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$23.00
* Please note, this event is in Jackson Michigan. -
5K Run (ORS Points) *Michigan
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$23.00
* Please note, this event is in Jackson Michigan. -
5K Walk (ORS Points) *Michigan
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$23.00
turkey Please ONLY sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. backhand index pointing right: medium-light skin tone If at any point you plan on running you MUST register for the 5k run. * Please note, this event is in Jackson Michigan. -
Virtual 5K Run Anywhere
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$18.00
turkey This is a virtual run. * You can run any time any where from 11/13 thru 11/26 * Use Run/Walk app of your choice. Selfie & Time will need to be submitted via email to [email protected] -
Kid's Fun Run *Michigan
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:45AM EST)
Free
turkey FREE without Shirt or $10 with Shirt turkey Half Mile Fun Run - 8 Years Old & under - 8:45 a.m. start * Please note, this event is in Jackson Michigan.
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