Kar Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company
About this race
About This Event:
Welcome to the 2025 KAR Turkey Trot! This time-prediction run is family-friendly favorite and a Holiday tradition for so many!
This is a timed prediction run and what makes this event so fun and unique, is that awards will be given to the closest time-predictors in the open field - meaning no matter how fast or slow you run, anyone can bring home some hardware! Because of that, no watches or other devices that track time are allowed. Awards are also distributed to the top male and female finisher in each age division, as well as the overall male, female and non-binary open winners. All participants are encouraged to dress in festive attire for the Turkey Trot! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed runners.
Please, no bicycles, or dogs in this unique event. No refunds or transfers. Cut-off finish time to be included in official results is 45 minutes.
We will be selling long sleeve technical shirts. Check out the design and information during registration. Packet pick-up will held onsite the day of the race (Thanksgiving morning) from 7:30 - 8:45. During that time you will be able to pick up your bibs, and your t-shirt.
Proceeds from registrations and additional online donations will support the Turkey Trot and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR). Race day donations will also be accepted for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes.
Early Packet Pick Up
- Mitten Running Company
- Southland Mall, 6290 S. Westnedge Ave
- Wednesday, November 26 from 3pm-7pm
Event Times and Location:
- Location: Moorsbridge Elementary School
- 7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024
- Race Day Packet- Pick Up @ Moorsbridge Elementary School at 7:30-8:45am
- Race start time: 9:00am
Registration Fees:
- Pre-Registration (Individuals) - $25.00 until Tuesday, November 25th (11:59 pm)
- Pre-Registration (Family Pack) - $60.00 (4 Family Members or More)
- Late Online Registration Wed and Thursday: $30 / person
- Event day registration: $30 / person
Questions or Problems with Registration?
- Email: Jon.Deming@kalamazooarearunners.org
Long Sleeve Tee Shirts:
- Long Sleeve Tee Shirts are an extra $25.00 (unisex, tech material) and will be available to order through Monday, November 10th.
- Additional long sleeve t-shirts will be available to purchase during packet-pickup on a first come, first serve basis. Sizes and quantities will be limited.
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Running
KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run (5K)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Portage, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 5:13 PM local time (EST) in Portage on November 26, 2026 — 9h 27m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Kar Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Portage events
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