Fenton Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk Thanksgiving Day

Fenton Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk Thanksgiving Day takes place in Fenton, Michigan, on the morning of November 26, 2026. The single event is the 5k Fun Run & Walk, listed at about 3 miles, starting at 8:00 a.m. The fun-run label makes clear that this is a relaxed outing rather than a competitive race, open to runners and walkers alike, and the slightly short distance keeps it accessible to anyone.

Because it is a fun run and walk, this is a good choice if you want to be active on Thanksgiving without the pressure of a timed race. If you plan to walk, a few 30- to 45-minute outings in the weeks before will make the distance feel easy. If you want to run the whole way, six weeks of three short sessions per week, gradually replacing walking with jogging, is plenty. Runners who prefer a hard effort can still use it as a tempo run at the end of the fall season. The 8:00 a.m. start means an early morning, so lay out your gear the night before and allow time for a short warm-up before you set off.