What is the weather usually like on race day for the Traverse City Turkey Trot?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Traverse City, MI, November race mornings typically start near 31°F and warm to around 40°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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Traverse City Turkey Trot

Traverse City, MI

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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When

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Where

123 E. Eleventh St., Traverse City MI

Distances

Typical weather

31–40°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

35–47°F

rain

2024

30–42°F

dry

2023

31–34°F

rain

2022

37–51°F

dry

2021

28–30°F

rain

2020

38–45°F

dry

2019

36–45°F

dry

2018

30–33°F

dry

2017

29–43°F

dry

2016

37–40°F

dry

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About this race

Join us this year for the 19th Annual Traverse City Turkey Trot presented by 4Front Credit Union! This race has been a place of joy, family, friends (furry ones too), and a place where memories and traditions are made.

The Traverse City Turkey Trot team does its best to treat the course before race day. However, due to the unpredictable November Northern Michigan weather; all runners participate at their own risk.