Dork Brothers Turkey Trot

Dork Brothers Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day run in Alpena, Michigan, on November 26, 2026. The event features a single race, the Turkey Trot 5K (3.1 miles), starting at 9:00 a.m. The playful name sets the tone for a relaxed community outing, but the classic 5K distance still gives runners something to measure themselves against before the holiday meal.

Whether you plan to jog it with family or run it hard, the distance is within reach for most people with a few weeks of preparation. Beginners can follow a simple six-week schedule of three run-walk sessions per week, extending the running segments until 3.1 miles feels comfortable. Regular runners often use a late-November 5K as a final test of the fall season, adding one weekly interval session and taking the last few days easy. The 9:00 a.m. start is late enough for a light breakfast a couple of hours beforehand, and a short warm-up jog with a few strides will help you handle the early pace.