Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run

Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run is held at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan, in Benzie County, on November 26, 2026. Two formats are on offer: the Turkey Vulture Trot 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m., and a 1-Mile Fun Run that follows at 10:00 a.m. Timing is handled with a chip system, so your results are accurate, and awards include medals for the top runners plus prizes for the overall winners. A portion of proceeds goes to a local cause.

The 5K is the competitive option and the one to pick if you want an honest Thanksgiving-morning effort; the mile suits kids, walkers, and anyone running with family who would rather keep it short. Because the two starts are an hour apart, you can run the 5K and then jog the mile alongside younger family members. No special training block is needed for a 5K of this kind, but three or four weeks of consistent easy running with a few faster pickups will make the 3.1 miles feel comfortable rather than rushed.