Race Information

WMU Turkey Trot
Kalamazoo, MI
City Location
Kalamazoo County
Nov 18, 2023 - Saturday
5K run
Virtual Option
  • Race Information
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
    About This Event

    The WMU Turkey Trot is back in person!  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 (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, November 18, 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, November 17, 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. 16, 11:59 p.m. EST ($25.00 Race Fee)
    • Online Late Registration - Nov. 17th and Nov. 18th ($30.00 Race Fee)
    • Register by Nov. 1st 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 (Race Shirt)- $40
      • Options will be completed during the registration process
      • Runners who register for the virtual race can expect their packets shipped by 12/1/23.
    Mail-In Registration
    • No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2023.
    In-Person Registration
    • In-Person Registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 18 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 (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, November 18, at 8:30 a.m.

    Awards

    • Overall Top Male Run Division
    • Overall Top Female Run Division
    • Overall Top Non-Binary Run Division
    • Overall Top Male Walk Division
    • Overall Top Female Walk Division
    • Overall Top Non-Binary Walk Division
    • Costume Contest

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