TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Fri 28th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $38.60 - $96.90
- Races 11 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race on November 27-28, 2025, in beautiful Shelby Township, Macomb! This two-day event offers a variety of race distances to suit all levels of runners and hikers, including a Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile options. Experience the thrill of running on wide and single-track dirt trails, complete with leaves, rocks, and roots that will put your skills to the test.
Kick off your Thanksgiving tradition on Thursday with the Half Marathon and various distances, and come back on Friday for more fun and fitness with additional 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile races. Enjoy a unique race experience that encourages camaraderie with your friends and family, and be sure to form a team to compete together! The first 6 or more team members registered by November 24 will receive a delicious pie at packet pick-up. Celebrate your achievements with special awards and collect unique race medals that fit together, making this event truly unforgettable! Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with nature and enjoy the great outdoors in Stony Creek Metropark!
Kick off your Thanksgiving tradition on Thursday with the Half Marathon and various distances, and come back on Friday for more fun and fitness with additional 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile races. Enjoy a unique race experience that encourages camaraderie with your friends and family, and be sure to form a team to compete together! The first 6 or more team members registered by November 24 will receive a delicious pie at packet pick-up. Celebrate your achievements with special awards and collect unique race medals that fit together, making this event truly unforgettable! Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with nature and enjoy the great outdoors in Stony Creek Metropark!
Organiser's Description
TURKEY TRAIL TROT AND THE LEFTOVERS RACE INFORMATION
* Thursday Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
* Friday 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
* 2 DAY BUNDLE -Thursday & Friday Half Marathon+6ish Mile, 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 24TH WILL RECEIVE A PIE AT PACKET PICK UP! Limit 1 pie per group.
PLEASE NOTE:
* 3.0 Hour Time Limit for all distances (Half Marathon first loop split must be sub-1:30 to continue on course. Slower pace will result in being routed to the finish line.)
* 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 LINE)
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 6ISH MILE
9:15 AM 4 MILE
9:30 AM 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 CUPLESS RACING- RACER CARRIES THEIR OWN CUP OR WATER BOTTLE TO FILL AT WATER STOPS
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 WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM EVENT GLOVES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
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 GLOVES 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 6ISH MILE, 4 MILE AND 2 MILE OR HALF MARATHON+6ISH MILE TO RECEIVE THE ADDITIONAL SWAG ITEM OF GLOVES
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 26 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 AN AWARD
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD
0-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 11:30 - 6:00 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 USE CUPLESS RACING which means you WILL NEED TO carry your own personal hydration system or reusable cup to refill at the aid stations. You can use the Hydrapak cup at this race as well as other events and your own training, hiking, concert going etc. One Hydrapak cup will be included in your registration fee, make sure to bring it with you on race morning!
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 2025 CHARITY PARTNER. YOUR GIFT WILL HELP SUPPORT THE LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT KEEP SENIORS SAFE AND LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
* Thursday Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
* Friday 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
* 2 DAY BUNDLE -Thursday & Friday Half Marathon+6ish Mile, 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 24TH WILL RECEIVE A PIE AT PACKET PICK UP! Limit 1 pie per group.
PLEASE NOTE:
* 3.0 Hour Time Limit for all distances (Half Marathon first loop split must be sub-1:30 to continue on course. Slower pace will result in being routed to the finish line.)
* 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 LINE)
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 6ISH MILE
9:15 AM 4 MILE
9:30 AM 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 CUPLESS RACING- RACER CARRIES THEIR OWN CUP OR WATER BOTTLE TO FILL AT WATER STOPS
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 WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM EVENT GLOVES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
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 GLOVES 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 6ISH MILE, 4 MILE AND 2 MILE OR HALF MARATHON+6ISH MILE TO RECEIVE THE ADDITIONAL SWAG ITEM OF GLOVES
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 26 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 AN AWARD
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD
0-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 11:30 - 6:00 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 USE CUPLESS RACING which means you WILL NEED TO carry your own personal hydration system or reusable cup to refill at the aid stations. You can use the Hydrapak cup at this race as well as other events and your own training, hiking, concert going etc. One Hydrapak cup will be included in your registration fee, make sure to bring it with you on race morning!
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 2025 CHARITY PARTNER. YOUR GIFT WILL HELP SUPPORT THE LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT KEEP SENIORS SAFE AND LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Races
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Turkey Trail Trot Half Marathon - Thursday
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$54.50
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 8:00 am THURSDAY. -
TURKEY TRAIL TROT 6 MILEish - THURSDAY
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$54.50
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 8:00 am THURSDAY. -
Turkey Trail Trot 4 Mile - Thursday
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$38.60
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 8:30 am THURSDAY -
Turkey Trail Trot 2 Mile - Thursday
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$38.60
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 8:30 am THURSDAY. -
The LEFTOVERS RACE 6 MILEish - FRIDAY
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Fri 28th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$54.50
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 9:00 am FRIDAY. -
The Leftovers Race 4 Mile - Friday
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Fri 28th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$38.60
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 9:15 am FRIDAY. -
The Leftovers Race 2 Mile - Friday
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Fri 28th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$38.60
OPENS SOONThis race will start at 9:30 am FRIDAY. -
HALF MARATHON + 6 MILEish - BOTH DAYS
Incl. $6.90 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$96.90
OPENS SOONRun the Half Marathon on Thursday and the 6MILEish on Friday. You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND custom event gloves. Thursday race starts at 8:00. Friday race starts at 9:00 am -
6 MILEish - BOTH DAYS
Incl. $6.90 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$96.90
OPENS SOONRun the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND custom event gloves. Thursday race starts at 8:00. Friday race starts at 9:00 am -
4 Mile - Both Days
Incl. $5.10 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$65.10
OPENS SOONRun the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND custom event gloves. Thursday race starts at 8:30. Friday race starts at 9:15 am -
2 Mile - Both Days
Incl. $5.10 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$65.10
OPENS SOONRun the Turkey Trail Trot on Thursday and The Leftovers on Friday! You will receive a unique finisher medal each day, an event shirt AND custom event gloves. Thursday race starts at 8:30. Friday race starts at 9:30 am
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