TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

  • Date Thu 28th November 2024 - Fri 29th November 2024
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Shelby Township, Michigan
  • Price $49.20 - $112.80
  • Races 13 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready for the Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race, taking place on November 28-29, 2024, at the beautiful Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Macomb! This exciting two-day event offers a variety of race distances perfect for everyone, from novice to experienced trail runners and hikers. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile on both days, allowing for plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself amid stunning nature trails.

Join in the fun as you navigate wide and single-track dirt paths adorned with leaves, rocks, and roots, providing an exhilarating experience thatโ€™s far from your typical road race. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with your friends and family, and donโ€™t forget to form a teamโ€”groups of six or more registered by November 26 will receive a delicious pie at packet pick-up! Celebrate Thanksgiving in a unique way while earning unique race medals that fit together, and make lasting memories around the fire pit swapping stories after your run. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event and be part of a Thanksgiving tradition like no other!

Organiser's Description

TURKEY TRAIL TROT AND THE LEFTOVERS RACE INFORMATION

* Thursday Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
* Friday Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
* 2 DAY BUNDLE -Thursday & Friday Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile

COME TAKE A WALK, HIKE OR RUN IN THE WOODS! THIS EVENT IS FOR NOVICE THROUGH EXPERIENCED TRAIL RUNNERS/HIKERS. ALL DISTANCES ARE ON WIDE AND SINGLE TRACK 100% DIRT TRAILS. THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE THE TRAILS DO INCLUDE LEAVES, ROCKS AND ROOTS, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FOOTING. THERE ARE TWISTS AND TURNS IN ADDITION TO ROLLING TO STEEP HILLS THAT WILL CHALLENGE YOU ALONG THE WAY. EXPERIENCE A THANKSGIVING TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER! AND THEN COME BACK FOR THE LEFTOVERS RACES!



SWAP STORIES AND WARM UP BY THE FIRE PIT!



BRING YOUR FLOCK FOR MORE FUN AND PIE!

Sign up for the race and create a team during the registration process. Have your friends and family join your team! FLOCKS WITH 6 OR MORE MEMBERS REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 26TH WILL RECEIVE A PIE AT PACKET PICK UP! Limit 1 pie per group.

PLEASE NOTE:

* 3.5 Hour Time Limit for all distances
* No strollers or dogs allowed on course
* Children welcome with Parent/Guardian permission and/or accompanied by adult depending on your childs ability



THURSDAY START TIMES

6:30 AM REGISTRATION OPENS (PLEASE COME EARLY TO AVOID THE LONG LINES)

8:00 AM HALF MARATHON & 6ISH MILE

8:30 AM 4 MILE & 2 MILE



THURSDAY WAVE START TIMES:

8:00 AM HALF MARATHON TURQUOISE

8:03 AM HALF MARATHON LIGHT PURPLE

8:07 AM 10K BLUE

8:10 AM 10K GREEN

8:15 AM 4 MILE RED

8:19 AM 4 MILE YELLOW

8:23 AM 4 MILE ORANGE

8:27 AM 2 MILE DARK ORANGE

8:31 AM 2 MILE PINK

8:35 AM 2 MILE PURPLE



FRIDAY START TIMES - 1 HOUR LATER TODAY FOR SOME SLEEP IN TIME!

7:30 AM REGISTRATION OPENS (PLEASE COME EARLY TO AVOID THE LONG LINES)

9:00 AM HALF MARATHON & 6ISH MILE

9:30 AM 4 MILE & 2 MILE

(WAVE STARTS MAY BE USED)



WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION FEE

WELL MARKED COURSE

FUN EXPERIENCE

CHANCE TO BOND WITH NATURE

FINISH LINE SNACK AND WATER

ON COURSE AID STATION WITH OPTIONAL "CUPLESS RACING"

PREMIUM LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT

FINISHER MEDAL

CHANCE TO WIN AGE GROUP AND OPEN AWARD
CHIP TIMING



RUN BOTH DAYS - TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE



BOTH DAY BUNDLE IS STILL AVAILABLE, HOWEVER THE HAT SWAG ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE REGISTERED BY 10/27.





ALL TURKEY TRAIL TROT AND THE LEFTOVERS RACE RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE RACE MEDAL THURSDAY AND A DIFFERENT MEDAL ON FRIDAY. THESE 2 MEDALS WILL FIT TOGETHER!



BOTH DAYS DIVISION WILL RECEIVE A PREMIUM LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT, CUSTOM EVENT KNIT POM POM HAT (REGISTERED BY 10/27) AND UNIQUE MEDAL EACH DAY THAT WILL FIT TOGETHER AND LOOK SPIFFY IN YOUR RUNNERS SWAG DISPLAY AREA!

**MEDAL AND SHIRT IMAGE COMING SOON**

MUST BE ENTERED IN THE BOTH DAYS DIVISION INCLUDING HALF MARATHON, 6ISH MILE, 4 MILE AND 2 MILE OR HALF MARATHON+6ISH MILE TO RECEIVE THE ADDITIONAL SWAG ITEM OF BEANIE (MUST BE REGISTERED BY 10/27 TO RECEIVE THE HAT)



LOCATION:

STONY CREEK METROPARK

4300 MAIN PARK

WEST BRANCH AREA, SHELTER N

RACE DAY MEETING - Please assemble at the start line 10 minutes before race start time

WHAT IF I NEED TO SWITCH MY DISTANCE?

Runners can switch down to a shorter distance up until Wednesday November 27 at 6:00 pm. Go to your Runsignup profile and select Turkey Trail Trot + TLOR. Click Manage Registration, Switch Events and save your choice. If you switch to a lower or same cost event there is no transfer fee. If you switch to a higher cost there will be an additional amount due. Save your switch. **PLEASE MAKE ANY SWITCHES PRIOR TO PICKING UP YOUR RACE BIB! Race bibs are unique to the race distance and will help our volunteers direct runners on course.

AWARDS FOR ALL DISTANCES

**AWARDS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE AWARDS TENT (REGISTRATION TENT) AS SOON AS RESULTS ARE MARKED OFFICIAL (AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE RESULTS TENT PRIOR TO LEAVING THE AREA IF YOU ARE AN AWARD WINNER)

OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WILL RECEIVE A GIFT BAG AND ARTISAN JAR OF JAM

AGE GROUP WINNER (1) WILL RECEIVE AN ARTISAN JAR OF JAM

70+

65-69

60-64

55-59

50-54

45-49

40-44

35-39

30-34

25-29

20-24

15-19

0-14



EARLY PACKET PICK-UP

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 12:00 - 7:00 PM HANSONS RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD, UTICA



PARK PASS - Stony Creek Metropark requires vehicles to have a metropark pass. Daily park passes are $10. No fee will be charged on Thanksgiving day. Yearly or daily passes will be available for purchase at the park gates on Friday

WHAT IS "CUPLESS RACING"? - This race will be an OPT IN "CUPLESS RACING" which means if you carry your own personal hydration system you can get refills at the aid stations. If you don't carry your own personal hydration system you can use the provided single use cups. If you would like to lessen the environmental impact of this event you can opt in to cupless racing by purchasing and using the reusable Hydrapak cup at this race as well as other events and your own training, hiking, concert going etc. Hydrapak cups can be purchased during the registration process for $4.00 each.

STONY CREEK METROPARK

A PORTION OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE GOES TO STONY CREEK METORPARK FOR TRAIL MAINTENANCE.



OPC MEALS ON WHEELS

IS ONCE AGAIN OUR 2024 CHARITY PARTNER. YOUR GIFT WILL HELP SUPPORT THE LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT KEEP SENIORS SAFE AND LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Races

  • Turkey Trail Trot Half Marathon - Thursday

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $70.40

    This race will start at 8:00 am THURSDAY.
  • TURKEY TRAIL TROT 6 MILEish - THURSDAY

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $70.40

    This race will start at 8:00 am THURSDAY.
  • Turkey Trail Trot 4 Mile - Thursday

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $49.20

    This race will start at 8:30 am THURSDAY
  • Turkey Trail Trot 2 Mile - Thursday

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $49.20

    This race will start at 8:30 am THURSDAY.
  • The Leftovers Race Half Marathon - Friday

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Fri 29th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $70.40

    This race will start at 9:00 am FRIDAY
  • The LEFTOVERS RACE 6 MILEish - FRIDAY

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Fri 29th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $70.40

    This race will start at 9:00 am FRIDAY.
  • The Leftovers Race 4 Mile - Friday

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Fri 29th November 2024 (9:30AM EST)

    $49.20

    This race will start at 9:30 am FRIDAY.
  • The Leftovers Race 2 Mile - Friday

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Fri 29th November 2024 (9:30AM EST)

    $49.20

    This race will start at 9:30 am FRIDAY.
  • Half Marathon - Both Days

    Incl. $7.80 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $112.80

    Run the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND a custom event beanie with pom pom. Thursday race starts at 8:00. Friday race starts at 9:00 am
  • HALF MARATHON + 6 MILEish - BOTH DAYS

    Incl. $7.80 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $112.80

    Run the Half Marathon on Thursday and the 6MILEish on Friday. Run the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND a custom event beanie with pom pom. Thursday race starts at 8:00. Friday race starts at 9:00 am
  • 6 MILEish - BOTH DAYS

    Incl. $7.80 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $112.80

    Run the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND a custom event beanie with pom pom. Thursday race starts at 8:00. Friday race starts at 9:00 am
  • 4 Mile - Both Days

    Incl. $5.70 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $75.70

    Run the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND a custom event beanie with pom pom. Thursday race starts at 8:30. Friday race starts at 9:30 am
  • 2 Mile - Both Days

    Incl. $5.70 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $75.70

    Run the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND a custom event beanie with pom pom. Thursday race starts at 8:30. Friday race starts at 9:30 am

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Stony Creek Metro Park, 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township, 48316, MI, United States

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