MTTWM - Grand Rapids Turkey Trot 5k

MTTWM - Grand Rapids Turkey Trot 5k takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:25 a.m. and welcomes runners and walkers of every level. Held in West Michigan during the holiday season, the event supports students: it promotes an active lifestyle and healthy habits in the community while helping fund after-school activities for Grand Rapids public school students.

Because walkers are as welcome as runners, this is a good place for a first 5K or for a family outing where everyone moves at their own pace. Runners who want a time can use the fall to build a base of three runs a week and add one short session of faster running, then treat Thanksgiving morning as a tune-up before the winter. Expect cold conditions in western Michigan in late November, so dress in layers and warm up with a few minutes of easy jogging before the 8:25 a.m. start.