Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 5K & Tot Trot
Thu, Nov 268:15 AM – 10:30 AM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; 8:15 AM Tot Trot (1K for kids 10 and under); 8:45 AM 5K Run/Walk
Downtown Ann Arbor (Main Street & Liberty Street)303 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 · 36.1 mi approx. from DetroitDirections
All ages; dedicated Tot Trot for kids 10 and under; stroller-friendly paved downtown roads
From $20$20 for Tot Trot; $40–$50 for 5K Run/Walk; includes custom finisher medal, race bib, and cider & donuts
About this adventure
Celebrate Thanksgiving morning in vibrant Downtown Ann Arbor with the beloved Ann Arbor Turkey Trot! Gathering along Main Street and Liberty Street, this high-spirited holiday race features the chip-timed 5K run/walk and the delightful 'Tot Trot'—a 1K fun sprint designed exclusively for children ages 10 and under. Participants are treated to festive sights including runners in full turkey plumage, pilgrim garb, and pumpkin tutus. The course takes runners past iconic Ann Arbor landmarks, historic University of Michigan campus borders, and leafy neighborhoods on fully paved streets suited for running strollers. Every runner receives a custom holiday finisher medal, collectible tech shirt, and finish-line hot apple cider and pumpkin treats.
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