Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run takes place in Saugatuck, Michigan, on November 21, 2026. The program is a single 5K (3.1 miles), labeled as a fun run, with a late-morning start at 11:00 a.m.

The fun-run label tells you what to expect: a relaxed Thanksgiving-season outing rather than a race built around results. That makes it a good first 5K if you have been running for a couple of months and want a low-stakes way to try an organized event. It also works as an easy run for experienced runners who want to keep their legs moving without a hard effort. The 11:00 a.m. start is unusually forgiving: you can sleep in, eat a normal breakfast and still have plenty of time to warm up. Late November calls for layers, gloves and a hat you can stash once you are moving, and a short jog before the start will keep the first mile from feeling stiff.