S3 Turkey Trot Detroit

S3 Turkey Trot Detroit is held in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and is associated with The Parade Company, the organizer behind Detroit's Thanksgiving parade. Three formats are on the program: the 10K S3 Turkey Trot (6.2 miles) and the BCSM Mashed Potato Mile both start at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K S3 Stuffing Strut follows at 8:30 a.m. The playful race names give a sense of the festive tone of the morning.

This is a big-city road event on Thanksgiving, so pick your distance based on how you want to spend the morning. The 10K is the choice for runners with a solid base who want a real race before the holiday; the 5K Stuffing Strut suits recreational runners, groups, and anyone dressing up for the occasion; the Mashed Potato Mile is ideal for kids and walkers. To run the 10K well, plan four to six weeks with a weekly longer run of 5 to 6 miles and one session of faster running. Late November in Detroit calls for gloves and a warm layer at the start, which you can shed once you get moving.