The Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot starts at 1:00 PM on November 22, 2026, giving travelers time to arrive without an early morning drive. Held at 58900 Cherry Grove Road in Dowagiac, Michigan, the event offers three distances: a 1K, 5K, and 10K. Entry fees range from free to $30, making it accessible across budgets. This trail-based race suits runners and endurance athletes looking for a post-Thanksgiving option in southwest Michigan.
From the Race Organizer
____________________________________________________________________________ About This Event: The 59th running of this classic All Trail Turkey Trot will return to the trails of Southwestern Michigan College – Dowagiac campus. The 10k and 5k will have a simultaneous start at 1:00PM and a kids fun run will start at 2:00PM. The race will use chip timing and all finishers who registered by November 8th will receive a long sleeve custom designed tech shirt at race check in. Late entries will get a shirt, either a current year's design or a previous year's design. The event is sponsored by Southwestern Michigan Colleg e and is being directed by Ron Gunn of Cairn Stone Adventure Tours . This is Pure Michigan's oldest Turkey Trot with the same race director. Event Times: Early Packet Pickup - Saturday November 21st 5:30-7:00PM Packet Pickup and Late Registration at SMC SAC (Student Activities Center), Dailey Road entrance, Dowagiac, MI Race Day Packet Pickup - Sunday November 22nd @ Noon to 12:45 pm, SMC SAC (Student Activities Center), Dailey Road entrance, Dowagiac, MI Race Time - 1:00 pm 10K and 5K Starts at 1:00 pm ** The Start will be a mass start of all participants at 1:00 pm** Kid's Fun Run at 2:00 pm Event Registration Fees: Early Registration - $25.00 Until November 8, 2026 (11:59 pm) Guaranteed a 2026 custom design tech shirt Late Registration - $30.00 November 9, 2026 (12:00 am) to November 22, 2026 (Race Day) Shirt may be current design or prior year Tee Shirts: Tee Shirts are a custom long sleeve technical wicking fabric. (Register by November 8th) Awards: Custom wood laser cut medal for 1st place finishers in all age divisions Medals awarded to 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each of following age divisions: 5K Run/Walk - 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over 10K Run/Walk - 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over Timing and Scoring: Timing and scoring will be provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be LIVE to RunSignUp and posted during the event.
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When is Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot 2026 — Dowagiac, MI?
Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot 2026 — Dowagiac, MI takes place on November 22, 2026. The race is held in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Where is Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot 2026 — Dowagiac, MI held?
Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot 2026 — Dowagiac, MI is held at 58900 Cherry Grove Road in Dowagiac, Michigan.
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