The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot

  • Date Sun 9th November 2025
  • Time 8:55AM EST
  • Location Dexter, Michigan
  • Price Free - $55.50
  • Races 14 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to trot your way into the holiday spirit at The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 9, 2025! This exciting event takes place at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, Washtenaw, offering a perfect backdrop for a fun-filled day of running and community celebration.

Choose from three exhilarating race distances: a scenic 5K loop, a challenging 10K course made up of two 5K loops, or a delightful mile fun run for those just wanting to dip their toes into the festivities. For the ambitious runners looking for a challenge, the Iron Turkey option allows you to conquer both the 5K and 10K for a total of 9.3 miles! Plus, all kids aged 10 and under can join in the fun for free. The event kicks off with the Kids' 200 Meter Drumstick Dash at 8:55 A.M., followed by the 5K at 9:00 A.M. and the 10K at 10:00 A.M.

Stick around after the races for a fantastic post-race party featuring delicious food, including pancakes and breakfast burritos. This event is not only about fun and fitness but also emphasizes sustainability

Organiser's Description

Think November and visions of roast turkey undoubtedly come to mind. Epic Races invites you to envision and experience a totally different take on that famous fall bird with The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Join us at Hudson Mills Metropark for this annual autumn tradition and enjoy a late-season run that is fun for the whole family!

LETS TALK TURKEY!
The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot features three different distances to whet your racing appetite: a 5K loop around scenic Hudson Mills, a 10K course comprised of two 5K loops, and a mile fun run for those who want just a taste of our Turkey Trot.

For those who prefer a more sizable portion, theres our Iron Turkey option: run both the 5K and 10K, a total of 9.3 miles! If your feet love gobbling up the miles, then our Iron Turkey challenge is ideal for you! Dont forget: the A2 Turkey Trot is walker-friendly!

But wait.. there's more! All kids 10 and under race FREE!

Schedule of Events

8:55 A.M. KIDS' 200 METER DRUMSTICK DASH
9:00 A.M. 5K START
10:00 A.M. 10K START
10:30 A.M. MASHED POTATO MILE START

COURSE

_PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR._

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DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Hudson Mills Metropark is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130. If you don't have an annual pass, the park fee is $10. To help the flow of traffic, please have your pass or a $10 bill ready! Learn more Metropark passes and parking fees HERE [https://www.metroparks.com/hudson-mills-metropark/].
Enter the park from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center. You will be directed to parking.

POST-RACE PARTY

Stick around post race for food and festivities! Our Epic staff and volunteers will be cooking up pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more for race participants.

ZERO WASTE

Our hats go off to Jeff Jackson and Happy Planet Running [https://happyplanetrunning.com/about/] for leading the effort of the sustainability of our events.
Learn about our past success and our zero-waste effort for this year's event here. [https://happyplanetrunning.com/?s=original]

Races

  • Iron Turkey (10K + 5K)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $55.50

  • 10k

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $44.90

  • 5k

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $39.60

  • Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run)

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (10:30AM EST)

    $34.30

  • Kids Race Free 5K (10 and Under)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Kids Race Free Mile (10 and Under)

    Incl. Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (10:30AM EST)

    Free

  • Kids Race Free 200m Drumstick Dash (8 and Under)

    Incl. Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (8:55AM EST)

    Free

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    $34.30

  • Virtual 10K

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    $44.90

  • Virtual Iron Turkey (10K + 5K)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $55.50

  • Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    $34.30

  • Epic Pace Team - Iron Turkey by INVITATION ONLY

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Epic Pace Team - 5K by INVITATION ONLY

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

    OPENS SOON
  • Epic Pace Team - 10K by INVITATION ONLY

    Sun 9th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

    OPENS SOON

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Location

Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial Road, Dexter, 48130, MI, United States

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