Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Grand Rapids (Van Andel Arena). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $35 to $60; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 19.
Course and race notes
Join us on November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day) for the 34th Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot!
Proceeds from the race help to offset the cost of Grand Rapids Public Schools athletics so that all students have the opportunity to participate.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K10K
Price
$35 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 19 (in 12 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Feb 12, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
43° / 28°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 44% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:47 AM – 5:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 13 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.