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WMU Turkey Trot

Sat November 18 - Sat December 2 Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Directions

Events

5K Run

11/18 8:30AM EST - 11:30AM EST

5K Run - Non Binary

11/18 - 12/02 8:30AM EST - 11:59PM EST

5K Walk

11/18 8:30AM EST - 11:30AM EST

Place

1903 W Michigan Ave
Student Recreation Center
Kalamazoo, MI US 49008

Description

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

Race Contact Info

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://wmich.edu/rec/intramurals/turkeytrot.

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