Wmu Turkey Trot
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Wmu Turkey Trot

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Nov 19, 2022
Running

About this race

About This Event

The WMU Turkey Trot continues its annual tradition this year!  You can run your race with everyone else at WMU or anywhere (your neighborhood, local park, trail, or even a treadmill).  

Live Event
  • Two options for registration -
    • Just the Race (no shirt) - $25
    • All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40
    • Options will be completed during the registration process.
  • Runners can have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your shirt at our Packet Pick-Up.
  • The in-person race begins Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m.
Packet Pickup Times
  • Participants that choose the packet pick-up option will be able to pick up their items on Friday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Dates and times are subject to change.
  • The packet pick-up will be in the WMU Student Recreation Center - Indoor Tennis Courts.
Online Registration
  • Online Regular Registration - Deadline Nov. 19, 11:59 p.m. EST ($25.00 Race Fee)
  • Online Late Registration - Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 ($30.00 Race Fee)
  • Register by Nov. 1 to guarantee your shirt size!
  • Any registrations submitted after Nov. 1st will not be guaranteed their shirt size.
    Two options for registration:
    • Just the Race (No Shirt) - $25
    • All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt)- $40
    • Options will be completed during the registration process
    • Runners who register for the virtual race can expect their packets shipped by 12/09/25.
Mail-In Registration
  • No mail-in registrations - Online registrations only for 2025.
In-Person Registration
  • In-Person Registrations will be accepted up until Nov. 21 at 8:15 a.m.
Virtual Event
  • You can run your race with everyone else at WMU or anywhere (your neighborhood, local park, trail, or even a treadmill).  Once you have completed the virtual race, post your times at this link.  
  • Two options for registration - 
    • Just the Race (No Shirt) - $25
    • All the Swag (Dri-Fit Race Shirt) - $40 an additional charge will be added.
    • Options will be completed during the registration process
  • Runners can have their items shipped to them (participants will pay the shipping fee) or pick up your race add-ons at our Packet Pick-Up.  
  • The virtual race begins Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 a.m.

Awards

  • Overall Top Male Run Division
  • Overall Top Female Run Division
  • Overall Top Male Walk Division
  • Overall Top Female Walk Division
  • Costume Contest
    • Only participants in the in-person race are eligible for Awards.

Join fellow runners on November 19, 2022 for the Wmu Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Kalamazoo.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Three options for registration - Just the Race (no shirt) - $25 All the SWAG (race shirt and medal) - $35 Options will be completed during the registration process

Nov 19, 2022 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Closed

5K Walk

Three options for registration - Just the Race (no shirt) - $25 All the SWAG (race shirt and medal) - $35 Options will be completed during the registration process All participants will receive a medal for participating in the event

Nov 19, 2022 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Closed

5K Virtual Run/Walk

Three options for registration - Just the Race (no shirt) - $25 All the SWAG (race shirt and medal) - $35 Options will be completed during the registration process.

Nov 19, 2022 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Kalamazoo in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) -8.8° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) -4.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -17.8° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -12.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
28.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.6mm

About Kalamazoo

Wmu Turkey Trot takes place in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.

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