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TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

Thu November 28 - Fri November 29 Shelby Township, MI 48316 US Directions

Events

THURSDAY

11/28 8:00AM - 8:30AM EST
Events: TURKEY TRAIL TROT HALF MARATHON - THURSDAY TURKEY TRAIL TROT 6 MILEish - THURSDAY TURKEY TRAIL TROT 4 MILE - THURSDAY TURKEY TRAIL TROT 2 MILE - THURSDAY

FRIDAY

11/29 9:00AM - 9:30AM EST
Events: THE LEFTOVERS RACE HALF MARATHON - FRIDAY THE LEFTOVERS RACE 6 MILEish - FRIDAY THE LEFTOVERS RACE 4 MILE - FRIDAY THE LEFTOVERS RACE 2 MILE - FRIDAY

2 DAY BUNDLE

11/28 8:00AM - 8:30AM EST
Events: HALF MARATHON - BOTH DAYS HALF MARATHON + 6 MILEish - BOTH DAYS 6 MILEish - BOTH DAYS 4 MILE - BOTH DAYS 2 MILE - BOTH DAYS

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://move-itfitness.com/races/turkey-trail-trot/.

Place

Stony Creek Metro Park
4300 Main Park Rd.
Shelby Township, MI US 48316

Description

Turkey Trail Trot and The Leftovers Race Information

  • Thursday                                                  Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
  • Friday                                                       Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
  • 2 DAY BUNDLE -Thursday & Friday        Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
Come take a walk, hike or run in the woods!  This event is for novice through experienced trail runners/hikers.  All distances are on wide and single track 100% DIRT trails. THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE… The trails do include… LEAVES, ROCKS and ROOTS, so it is important to pay attention to your footing. There are twists and turns in addition to rolling to steep hills that will challenge you along the way.  Experience a Thanksgiving tradition like no other!  And then come back for The Leftovers Races!

 

Swap stories and warm up by the fire pit!

 

BRING YOUR FLOCK FOR MORE FUN AND PIE!

Sign up for the race and create a team during the registration process.  Have your friends and family join your team!  Flocks with 6 or more members registered by November 26th will receive a pie at packet pick up!  Limit 1 pie per group.  


Please note:
  • 3.5 Hour Time Limit for all distances 
  • No strollers or dogs allowed on course
  • Children welcome with Parent/Guardian permission and/or accompanied by adult depending on your child’s ability

 

THURSDAY START TIMES
6:30 AM        Registration opens  (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
8:00 AM        Half Marathon & 6ish Mile      
8:30 AM        4 Mile & 2 Mile

 

Thursday wave start times:
8:00 am    Half Marathon    Turquoise
8:03 am    Half Marathon    Light purple
8:07 am   10K       Blue
8:10 am   10K       Green
8:15 am    4 Mile   Red
8:19 am    4 Mile   Yellow
8:23 am    4 Mile   Orange
8:27 am    2 Mile   Dark Orange
8:31 am    2 Mile   Pink
8:35 am    2 Mile   Purple

 

FRIDAY START TIMES - 1 HOUR LATER today for some sleep in time!
7:30  AM       Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
9:00 AM        Half Marathon & 6ish Mile      
9:30 AM        4 Mile & 2 Mile
(WAVE STARTS MAY BE USED)

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION FEE
WELL MARKED COURSE 
FUN EXPERIENCE
CHANCE TO BOND WITH NATURE
FINISH LINE SNACK AND WATER
ON COURSE AID STATION with Optional "Cupless Racing"
PREMIUM LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT
FINISHER MEDAL
CHANCE TO WIN AGE GROUP AND OPEN AWARD
CHIP TIMING 

 

RUN BOTH DAYS - TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

 

BOTH DAY BUNDLE is still available, however the hat swag item is only available to those registered by 10/27.
 
 
ALL TURKEY TRAIL TROT AND THE LEFTOVERS RACE RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE RACE MEDAL THURSDAY AND A DIFFERENT MEDAL ON FRIDAY.  THESE 2 MEDALS WILL FIT TOGETHER!

 

BOTH DAYS DIVISION WILL RECEIVE A PREMIUM LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT, CUSTOM EVENT KNIT POM POM HAT (Registered by 10/27) AND UNIQUE MEDAL EACH DAY THAT WILL FIT TOGETHER AND LOOK SPIFFY IN YOUR RUNNERS SWAG DISPLAY AREA!

**MEDAL AND SHIRT IMAGE COMING SOON**

Must be entered in the BOTH DAYS division including Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile or Half Marathon+6ish Mile to receive the additional swag item of beanie (MUST BE REGISTERED BY 10/27 TO RECEIVE THE HAT)

 

LOCATION:

Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park
West Branch Area, Shelter N

RACE DAY MEETING - Please assemble at the start line 10 minutes before race start time

WHAT IF I NEED TO SWITCH MY DISTANCE?

Runners can switch down to a shorter distance up until Wednesday November 27 at 6:00 pm.  Go to your Runsignup profile and select Turkey Trail Trot + TLOR.  Click Manage Registration, Switch Events  and save your choice.  If you switch to a lower or same cost event there is no transfer fee.  If you switch to a higher cost there will be an additional amount due.  Save your switch. **PLEASE MAKE ANY SWITCHES PRIOR TO PICKING UP YOUR RACE BIB!  Race bibs are unique to the race distance and will help our volunteers direct runners on course.

AWARDS FOR ALL DISTANCES
**AWARDS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE AWARDS TENT (REGISTRATION TENT) AS SOON AS RESULTS ARE MARKED OFFICIAL (Awards will not be mailed.  Please check with the results tent prior to leaving the area if you are an award winner)
OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WILL RECEIVE A GIFT BAG AND ARTISAN JAR OF JAM
AGE GROUP WINNER (1) WILL RECEIVE AN ARTISAN JAR OF JAM

70+

65-69

60-64

55-59

50-54

45-49

40-44

35-39

30-34

25-29

20-24

15-19

0-14

 
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26      12:00 - 7:00 PM        Hanson’s Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica

 

PARK PASS - Stony Creek Metropark requires vehicles to have a metropark pass.  Daily park passes are $10.  No fee will be charged on Thanksgiving day.  Yearly or daily passes will be available for purchase at the park gates on Friday

WHAT IS "CUPLESS RACING"? - This race will be an opt in "Cupless Racing" which means if you carry your own personal hydration system you can get refills at the aid stations.  If you don't carry your own personal hydration system you can use the provided single use cups.  If you would like to lessen the environmental impact of this event you can opt in to cupless racing by purchasing and using the reusable Hydrapak cup at this race as well as other events and your own training, hiking, concert going etc.  Hydrapak cups can be purchased during the registration process for $4.00 each.

Stony Creek Metropark
A portion of your registration fee goes to Stony Creek Metorpark for trail maintenance.

 

OPC Meals on Wheels
is once again our 2024 Charity Partner.  Your gift will help support the local programs that keep seniors safe and living independently in our community.

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