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Awards ceremony will begin at 9:50am.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All participants are encouraged to dress in festive attire for the Turkey Trot! <strong>Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed runners<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All participants will receive a <strong>finisher medal<\/strong> and be eligible to win one of our <strong>door prizes<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We will be selling long sleeve event t-shirts for $25.00. Check out the design and order during your registration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please, no bicycles, or dogs in this unique event. No refunds or transfers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Non-perishable food and monetary donations for Kalamazoo Loaves &amp; Fishes will be accepted at the event. Proceeds from registrations and online donations will support the Turkey Trot and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><strong>Event Details:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><\/span>Thursday, November 26, 2026\u00a0<\/li><li>Race start time: 9:00am<\/li><li>7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024 (Behind Moorsbridge Elementary School on the Cross-Country Course)<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><u><b>Early Packet Pick Up (Wednesday, November 25, 2026)<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<ul><li>Mitten Running Company, Southland Mall, 6290 S. 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