Run Muskegon's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run & Walk
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Muskegon, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in beautiful Muskegon, Michigan! Kicking off at 9:00 AM from the Pigeon Hill Brewers Lounge, this community favorite has been a cherished tradition for over a decade. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday spirit while getting active with family and friends. Dress up in festive costumes, and make your run or walk extra special as you earn that well-deserved slice of pie!
The Turkey Trot is a family-friendly event that includes a 5K route along the scenic Lakeshore Bike Trail, with an optional "Turkey Leg" challenge for those looking to add a little extra distance. Registration is a breeze and can be done online, with a suggested donation of $10 plus a food item for the Kid's Food Basket, ensuring that everyone can participate, including little ones in strollers! This event is set to continue rain, snow, or shine, so gather your loved ones and embrace the joy of giving back while enjoying a spirited morning outdoors. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to promote a healthy, active lifestyle in the heart of Muskegon!
The Turkey Trot is a family-friendly event that includes a 5K route along the scenic Lakeshore Bike Trail, with an optional "Turkey Leg" challenge for those looking to add a little extra distance. Registration is a breeze and can be done online, with a suggested donation of $10 plus a food item for the Kid's Food Basket, ensuring that everyone can participate, including little ones in strollers! This event is set to continue rain, snow, or shine, so gather your loved ones and embrace the joy of giving back while enjoying a spirited morning outdoors. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to promote a healthy, active lifestyle in the heart of Muskegon!
Organiser's Description
RUN MUSKEGON'S ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 2025
START TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: PIGEON HILL BREWERS LOUNGE, 895 4TH STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
ABOUT THE RACE
The Muskegon Turkey Trot has been a community tradition for over a decade. This family-friendly fun run & walk is the perfect way to jumpstart Thanksgiving morning. Get festive, wear a costume and earn that extra slice of pie.
REGISTRATION
Registration is 100% online. Registration will close at 8:45 on Thanksgiving day. We encourage everyone to register before Thanksgiving day.
Registration - For each Turkey Trot participant, we request a $10 donation plus a food item from the Kid's Food Basket wish list (see the link below). The kids fun run is FREE and a donation is not necessary. The 5K is NOT chip-timed but there will be a clock at the finish line. The race will take place no matter what the weather is. Rain, Snow or Shine- we will be out there. Stollers are welcome and no donation is required for the little ones getting a free ride. We're sorry but DOGS ARE _NOT _ALLOWED at the Turkey Trot (insurance purposes).
BIB PICK-UP
Race Day morning starting at 8am - 8:50 am at Pigeon Hill Brewers Lounge.
PARKING
Parking is available at The Mart Dock, Downtown Muskegon, and the City of Muskegon Parking Lot east/ across the street from Pigeon Hill. Pigeon Hill's parking lot will be closed for the event.
COURSE
The start/finish is at Pigeon Hill Brewers Lounge. The route heads west on the Lakeshore Bike Trail toward Adelaide Point. At the halfway point, participants will return back to the Brewers Lounge following the same route in reverse. If you're up to the challenge, there is an optional "Turkey Leg" that will take athletes up and down the Coles Bakery hill. Tackling this leg will add 0.4 miles of distance to your run/walk. Reach the top of the hill to claim your prize. The Turkey Leg is just after the turnaround and volunteers will provide directions.
WATER STATION
There will be a water station at the 1.5 mile turnaround.
BATHROOMS
There will be bathrooms outside and inside the Brewers Lounge. None on the 5k course.
ABOUT RUN MUSKEGON
Run Muskegon is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and help community members live a more active lifestyle. We give back to the community in many ways, including scholarships to Muskegon Community & Baker College, supporting community events such as "Hike the Lights" at Muskegon Luge, and partnering with other non-profits that support a healthy life style. Run Muskegon hosts weekly group runs which can be found on Facebook or by visiting www.runmkg.com [https://www.runmkg.com]
ABOUT OUR CHARITY PARTNER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MUSKEGON LAKESHORE
BGCML has a mission to inspire all young people to reach their full potential through integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence. Membership has reached 940, serving over 80 youth every day during the school year. Learn more at https://bgclubmuskegon.com
ABOUT OUR CHARITY PARTNER, KID'S FOOD BASKET - MUSKEGON
Kids Food Basket exists to increase access to healthy food for children and families. Their core belief is that food is a right, not a privilege. Because that is not yet a reality, they mobilize human and financial resources to break down barriers that cause food insecurity. KFB services include the flagship Sack Supper program, sustainable farming, community food distribution and educational programming. They are working toward realizing a hunger-free West Michigan for all. See the KFB food item wish list at https://kidsfoodbasket.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/058-wish-list-flier-4-23-English.pdf
Learn more at https://kidsfoodbasket.org/
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU'RE REGISTERING FOR THE CORRECT TURKEY TROT. THIS TURKEY TROT TAKES PLACE IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TURKEY TROT 5KS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 2025
START TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: PIGEON HILL BREWERS LOUNGE, 895 4TH STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
ABOUT THE RACE
The Muskegon Turkey Trot has been a community tradition for over a decade. This family-friendly fun run & walk is the perfect way to jumpstart Thanksgiving morning. Get festive, wear a costume and earn that extra slice of pie.
REGISTRATION
Registration is 100% online. Registration will close at 8:45 on Thanksgiving day. We encourage everyone to register before Thanksgiving day.
Registration - For each Turkey Trot participant, we request a $10 donation plus a food item from the Kid's Food Basket wish list (see the link below). The kids fun run is FREE and a donation is not necessary. The 5K is NOT chip-timed but there will be a clock at the finish line. The race will take place no matter what the weather is. Rain, Snow or Shine- we will be out there. Stollers are welcome and no donation is required for the little ones getting a free ride. We're sorry but DOGS ARE _NOT _ALLOWED at the Turkey Trot (insurance purposes).
BIB PICK-UP
Race Day morning starting at 8am - 8:50 am at Pigeon Hill Brewers Lounge.
PARKING
Parking is available at The Mart Dock, Downtown Muskegon, and the City of Muskegon Parking Lot east/ across the street from Pigeon Hill. Pigeon Hill's parking lot will be closed for the event.
COURSE
The start/finish is at Pigeon Hill Brewers Lounge. The route heads west on the Lakeshore Bike Trail toward Adelaide Point. At the halfway point, participants will return back to the Brewers Lounge following the same route in reverse. If you're up to the challenge, there is an optional "Turkey Leg" that will take athletes up and down the Coles Bakery hill. Tackling this leg will add 0.4 miles of distance to your run/walk. Reach the top of the hill to claim your prize. The Turkey Leg is just after the turnaround and volunteers will provide directions.
WATER STATION
There will be a water station at the 1.5 mile turnaround.
BATHROOMS
There will be bathrooms outside and inside the Brewers Lounge. None on the 5k course.
ABOUT RUN MUSKEGON
Run Muskegon is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and help community members live a more active lifestyle. We give back to the community in many ways, including scholarships to Muskegon Community & Baker College, supporting community events such as "Hike the Lights" at Muskegon Luge, and partnering with other non-profits that support a healthy life style. Run Muskegon hosts weekly group runs which can be found on Facebook or by visiting www.runmkg.com [https://www.runmkg.com]
ABOUT OUR CHARITY PARTNER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MUSKEGON LAKESHORE
BGCML has a mission to inspire all young people to reach their full potential through integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence. Membership has reached 940, serving over 80 youth every day during the school year. Learn more at https://bgclubmuskegon.com
ABOUT OUR CHARITY PARTNER, KID'S FOOD BASKET - MUSKEGON
Kids Food Basket exists to increase access to healthy food for children and families. Their core belief is that food is a right, not a privilege. Because that is not yet a reality, they mobilize human and financial resources to break down barriers that cause food insecurity. KFB services include the flagship Sack Supper program, sustainable farming, community food distribution and educational programming. They are working toward realizing a hunger-free West Michigan for all. See the KFB food item wish list at https://kidsfoodbasket.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/058-wish-list-flier-4-23-English.pdf
Learn more at https://kidsfoodbasket.org/
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU'RE REGISTERING FOR THE CORRECT TURKEY TROT. THIS TURKEY TROT TAKES PLACE IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TURKEY TROT 5KS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
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