WMU Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025 - Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the WMU Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Kalamazoo! This beloved annual event invites participants to embrace the spirit of the season with a choice of running in-person or virtually. Whether you prefer the camaraderie of fellow runners at WMU or the flexibility of completing your race from your neighborhood, park, or even on a treadmill, this event has something for everyone.
The in-person race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with registration options including a basic race entry for $25 or a premium package featuring a stylish Dri-Fit race shirt for $40. Virtual participants can also register for the same options and will have their race packets shipped to them. Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various categories and even enter the fun costume contest! Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day of running and community spirit at the WMU Turkey Trot!
The in-person race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with registration options including a basic race entry for $25 or a premium package featuring a stylish Dri-Fit race shirt for $40. Virtual participants can also register for the same options and will have their race packets shipped to them. Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various categories and even enter the fun costume contest! Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day of running and community spirit at the WMU Turkey Trot!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The WMU Turkey Trot continues its annual tradition this year! You can run your race with everyone else at WMU or anywhere (your neighborhood, local park, trail, or even a treadmill).
LIVE EVENT
* TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION -
* Just the Race (no shirt) - $25
* All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40
* _Options will be completed during the registration process._
* RUNNERS CAN HAVE THEIR ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM (PARTICIPANTS WILL PAY THE SHIPPING FEE) OR PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT OUR PACKET PICK-UP.
* THE IN-PERSON RACE BEGINS SATURDAY, NOV. 22, AT 8:30 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP TIMES
* PARTICIPANTS THAT CHOOSE THE PACKET PICK-UP OPTION WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR ITEMS ON FRIDAY, NOV. 21, FROM 4 TO 7 P.M.
* DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
* THE PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE IN THE WMU STUDENT RECREATION CENTER - INDOOR TENNIS COURTS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
* ONLINE REGULAR REGISTRATION - DEADLINE NOV. 20, 11:59 P.M. EST ($25.00 RACE FEE)
* ONLINE LATE REGISTRATION - NOV. 21 AND NOV. 22 ($30.00 RACE FEE)
* REGISTER BY NOV. 1 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE!
* ANY REGISTRATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER NOV. 1ST WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED THEIR SHIRT SIZE.
TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION:
* JUST THE RACE (NO SHIRT) - $25
* ALL THE SWAG (DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT)- $40
* OPTIONS WILL BE COMPLETED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
* RUNNERS WHO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL RACE CAN EXPECT THEIR PACKETS SHIPPED BY 12/09/25.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
* No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2025.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
* In-Person Registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 22 at 8:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL EVENT
* YOU CAN RUN YOUR RACE WITH EVERYONE ELSE AT WMU OR ANYWHERE (YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, LOCAL PARK, TRAIL, OR EVEN A TREADMILL). ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE VIRTUAL RACE, POST YOUR TIMES AT THIS LINK.
* TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION -
* Just the Race (No Shirt) - $25
* All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40 an additional charge will be added.
* _Options will be completed during the registration process_
* RUNNERS CAN HAVE THEIR ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM (PARTICIPANTS WILL PAY THE SHIPPING FEE) OR PICK UP YOUR RACE ADD-ONS AT OUR PACKET PICK-UP.
* THE VIRTUAL RACE BEGINS SATURDAY, NOV. 22, AT 8:30 A.M.
AWARDS
* Overall Top Male Run Division
* Overall Top Female Run Division
* Overall Top Male Walk Division
* Overall Top Female Walk Division
* Costume Contest
* ONLY PARTICIPANTS IN THE IN-PERSON RACE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS.
The WMU Turkey Trot continues its annual tradition this year! You can run your race with everyone else at WMU or anywhere (your neighborhood, local park, trail, or even a treadmill).
LIVE EVENT
* TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION -
* Just the Race (no shirt) - $25
* All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40
* _Options will be completed during the registration process._
* RUNNERS CAN HAVE THEIR ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM (PARTICIPANTS WILL PAY THE SHIPPING FEE) OR PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT OUR PACKET PICK-UP.
* THE IN-PERSON RACE BEGINS SATURDAY, NOV. 22, AT 8:30 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP TIMES
* PARTICIPANTS THAT CHOOSE THE PACKET PICK-UP OPTION WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR ITEMS ON FRIDAY, NOV. 21, FROM 4 TO 7 P.M.
* DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
* THE PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE IN THE WMU STUDENT RECREATION CENTER - INDOOR TENNIS COURTS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
* ONLINE REGULAR REGISTRATION - DEADLINE NOV. 20, 11:59 P.M. EST ($25.00 RACE FEE)
* ONLINE LATE REGISTRATION - NOV. 21 AND NOV. 22 ($30.00 RACE FEE)
* REGISTER BY NOV. 1 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE!
* ANY REGISTRATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER NOV. 1ST WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED THEIR SHIRT SIZE.
TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION:
* JUST THE RACE (NO SHIRT) - $25
* ALL THE SWAG (DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT)- $40
* OPTIONS WILL BE COMPLETED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
* RUNNERS WHO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL RACE CAN EXPECT THEIR PACKETS SHIPPED BY 12/09/25.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
* No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2025.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
* In-Person Registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 22 at 8:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL EVENT
* YOU CAN RUN YOUR RACE WITH EVERYONE ELSE AT WMU OR ANYWHERE (YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, LOCAL PARK, TRAIL, OR EVEN A TREADMILL). ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE VIRTUAL RACE, POST YOUR TIMES AT THIS LINK.
* TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION -
* Just the Race (No Shirt) - $25
* All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40 an additional charge will be added.
* _Options will be completed during the registration process_
* RUNNERS CAN HAVE THEIR ITEMS SHIPPED TO THEM (PARTICIPANTS WILL PAY THE SHIPPING FEE) OR PICK UP YOUR RACE ADD-ONS AT OUR PACKET PICK-UP.
* THE VIRTUAL RACE BEGINS SATURDAY, NOV. 22, AT 8:30 A.M.
AWARDS
* Overall Top Male Run Division
* Overall Top Female Run Division
* Overall Top Male Walk Division
* Overall Top Female Walk Division
* Costume Contest
* ONLY PARTICIPANTS IN THE IN-PERSON RACE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Tee Shirt Swag Options
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$28.00
Three options for registration - Just the Race (no shirt) - $25 All the SWAG (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40 Options will be completed during the registration process. -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Tee Shirt Swag Options
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$28.00
Three options for registration - Just the Race (no shirt) - $25 All the SWAG (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40 Options will be completed during the registration process. -
5K Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Tee Shirt Swag Options
$28.00
Three options for registration - Just the Race (no shirt) - $25 All the SWAG (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40 Options will be completed during the registration process.
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