TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026

Who: Welcome to the 2026 TWW Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash. This family 5k fun run/walk and 1 mile run/walk will be hosted by Tawas Wellness. All proceeds will go towards the free Community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Tawas Wellness at The Collective.

What: 5k (3.1 miles) Run or Walk; 1 mile Run or Walk

Where: Race Start/Finish: The Collective @ 821 Newman St, East Tawas

When: 26 November, 2026 @ 10:00am (1 mile); @ 10:05 (5k)

How:

REGISTRATION:

• Now - Race Day @ https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastTawas/TWWTurkeyTrot
• 25 November: 5:00 - 7:00pm - in person @ The Collective
• Race Day: 8:00-9:45 - in person @ The Collective
• 5k:
  • $25 per person; family discount (3+): $5 off per person
  • Price increases to $30 on race day.
• 1 mile: 
  • $15 per person
  • Price increases to $20 on race day.

PACKET PICKUP

• Wednesday, November 25: 5:00-7:00 pm @ The Collective
• Race Day: 8:00-9:45 am @ The Collective

Timing: Race will be gun timed.

Awards: 5k Runners: M/F Overall, M/F (1st) U13, U18, U30, U40, U50, U60, U70, 70+;  5k Walkers: M/F Overall;  1 mile Runners: M/F Overall; 1 mile Walkers: M/F Overall. Award ceremony at 11:15.

Notes: All fees are non-refundable. You must be present to receive a T-shirts/Hats & awards.  

T-shirts available for first 150 registered. Sizes are not guaranteed.

For safety purposes (as it applies to you); please lease your dog, wear your bike helmet, and stay to the side if you're pushing a stroller.

For inquiries: Call (443) 771-3396 or sean@tawaswellness.org

Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in East Tawas.