Two Days of Thanksgiving Trail Racing!

Run, walk, or hike through the woods at Shelby Twp's beautiful Stony Creek Metro Park on Thanksgiving and on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving! This two-day trail racing event has a distance for every member of the family and is beginner-friendly, a great option for experienced trail runners/hikers, and perfect for everyone in between. You have the option for an extra challenge by selecting the "2 Day Bundle" and choosing a distance (2 Mile, 4 Mile, 6 Mile, or Half Marathon) for Thursday & Friday. We'll have food/drinks with fire pits to keep you warm at the finish! For those that cross Thursday's Turkey Trail Trot finish line and Friday's The Leftovers Race finish line, your two medals will connect!

Choose your day and distance:

• Thursday: Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
• Friday: 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
• 2 DAY BUNDLE (Thursday & Friday): Half Marathon+6ish Mile, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile

Location:

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

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

Charity Partner: OPC Meals on Wheels

OPC Meals on Wheels is once again our 2025 Charity Partner!  Your gift will help support the local programs that keep seniors safe and living independently in our community. Additionally a portion of your registration will be donated to Stony Creek Metorpark for trail maintenance.

About the Course: 

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails! Whether you’re a first-time hiker or an experienced trail runner, everyone is welcome. All courses are on 100% dirt trails: from wide paths to winding single track. This is not a road race. You’ll cross leaves, rocks, and roots, and take on twists, turns, and hills that range from rolling to steep—plenty of adventure before the big meal.

Make it a true Thanksgiving tradition: bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit. Run on Thursday to earn your turkey, then come back Friday for The Leftovers Races— because one helping is never enough.

Afterward, gather around the fire pit to warm up, share stories, and celebrate the season together!

Please note: 

• 3.0 Hour Time Limit for all distances, Half Marathon runners must be through the half way split by 9:20 AM to continue on course.  Slower pace will result in being routed to the finish line.
• No strollers or dogs allowed on course
• Children welcome with Parent/Guardian permission and/or accompanied by adult depending on your child’s ability

Schedule of Events: 

Early Packet Pickup: Tuesday, November 25     

• 11:30am - 6:00 PM at Hanson’s Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica

Thursday Wave Start Times:

• 8:00 am    Half Marathon Wave 1
• 8:03 am    Half Marathon Wave 2
• 8:07 am   10K  Wave 1
• 8:10 am   10K   Wave 2
• 8:15 am    4 Mile   Wave 1
• 8:19 am    4 Mile   Wave 2
• 8:23 am    4 Mile   Wave 3
• 8:27 am    2 Mile   Wave 1
• 8:31 am    2 Mile   Wave 2
• 8:35 am    2 Mile   Wave 3

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

Friday Start Times (1 hour later for extra sleep):

• 7:30am: Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
• 9:00am: 6ish Mile     
• 9:15am: 4 Mile
• 9:30am: 2 Mile

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

What's Included in Registration?

• Well-Marked Course
• Fun Holiday Experience!
• Opportunity to bond with nature
• Finish line snacks and water
• On-course aid stations (cupless racing: runners/walkers carries own cup or water bottle to fill at stations)
• 1 reusable Hydrapak Cup
• Choice of premium long sleeve event shirt OR event beanie
• Finisher's medal unique to Thursday's Turkey Trail Trot and Friday's The Leftovers Race (if crossing both finish lines your medals will CONNECT)
• Chip timing!
• Age group/overall awards
• BOTH DAY BUNDLE WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM EVENT GLOVES (First 250 Bundle entrants!)
• Portion of your registration will support Stony Creek Metropark's Trail maintenance and our charity partner, OPC Meals on Wheels!

**If you you want to have BOTH a shirt and a beanie, order your shirt size then there will be an opportunity to ADD ON the hat as a $17 purchase (retail value of $30)

***BOTH DAYS DIVISION WILL RECEIVE A PREMIUM LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT, CUSTOM EVENT GLOVES  AND UNIQUE MEDAL EACH DAY THAT WILL FIT TOGETHER AND LOOK SPIFFY IN YOUR RUNNERS SWAG DISPLAY AREA!

****Must be entered in the BOTH DAYS division including 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile or Half Marathon+6ish Mile to receive the additional swag item of GLOVES ( First 250 registered for the bundle)

Cupless Racings

This race will USE CUPLESS RACING which means you WILL NEED TO carry your own personal hydration system or reusable cup to refill at the aid stations. You can use the Hydrapak cup at this race as well as other events and your own training, hiking, concert going etc.  One Hydrapak cup will be included in your registration fee, make sure to bring it with you on race morning! : )

Need to switch distance?

Runners can switch down to a shorter distance up until Wednesday November 26 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.

Overall/Age Group Awards

All finishers will receive a finisher's medal! Thursday's medal will connect to Friday's medal for those completing the double! Age group/overall awards can be picked up at the awards tent/registration tent as soon as results are marked official. Please note that awards will not be mailed. Check with the results tent prior to leaving the area if you are an awards winner : ) 

• OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD
• TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD
  • 0-14
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80+