FAQ
8:00am - 10K
8:10am - LMCU Mini Trot
8:30am - 5K
8:30am - 1 Mile
Tuesday, November 24 - 3:30pm-7:00pm
Blue Care Network
611 Cascade W Pkwy SE, Grand Rapids MI
Wednesday, November 25 - 8:00am-1:30pm - and 3:00-6:00pm
Union High School
1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids MI
Thurday November 26 - 6:30am-8:15am
Van Andel Arena
Start Line: Located in front of the Van Andel arena on Fulton St.
Finish Line: Located on Ottawa at Weston.
This iPumpkin Pies to:
-1st Place Overall M/F
-1st Place Masters M/F (40+)
-1st Place in each of the following age groups M/F:
(10 & Under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+)
Should you place in your age category, medals are awarded to the top three finishers and available for pick up following the event in the awards room just inside the Van Andel arena.
City street parking and Ellis lots will be available at the regular rates. Meters will not be enforced for street parking. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to park and walk to starting line. More information can be found at the following link: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Residents/Parking-and-Mobility/Downtown-Visitor-Mobility-and-Parking-Guide
We need volunteers race week and race day both. Please email questions to turkeytrotvolunteer@grps.org
A shirt, and a timing bib. Shirt sizing not guaranteed after Oct. 31, 2026.
Yes, there will be one water stop near the half way point.
The streets will be closed to traffic for one hour at which point participants still on course will need to move to the sidewalks for their own safety.
No, Four legged friends will need to sit this one out for the safety and comfort of all participants.