Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics
Typically 23–36°F · low rain risk
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2025
27–42°F
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2024
19–32°F
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2023
25–30°F
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2022
35–52°F
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2021
14–29°F
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2020
29–40°F
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2019
31–36°F
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2018
21–24°F
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2017
21–44°F
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2016
29–39°F
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About this race
🦃 GOBBLE, GOBBLE... IT'S TURKEY TROT TIME! 🦃
Thanksgiving morning. Family. Friends. Fitness. FUN... and a whole lot of GOBBLE!
Join us on Thursday, November 26th, 2026, for the Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics!
Before the turkey hits the table and the football games begin, kick off your Thanksgiving with one of the U.P.'s favorite holiday traditions!
Whether you're chasing a personal record, walking with family, pushing a stroller, or just making room for that second helping of pumpkin pie... THIS is how Thanksgiving should begin!
🚨 LIMITED TO JUST 600 PARTICIPANTS!
That's right... we're capping the 2026 Turkey Trot at 600 runners and walkers! Don't wait until the last minute to make your Thanksgiving plans. Register TODAY and secure your spot!
🦃 WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU?
👕 SWEET long-sleeve race shirts! A little Turkey Day swag you'll actually want to wear!
🏅 EPIC finisher medals! Because everyone deserves a little Thanksgiving bling!
🎶 Food, music and post-race FUN! The celebration doesn't end at the finish line!
🏃 A fun, neighborhood 5K course! Starting and finishing at the YMCA – Dickinson Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
👨👩👧👦 Family, stroller and dog friendly! Bring the kids, Grandma, Grandpa... and even Fido!
🥧 PIES, PIES AND MORE PIES! We'll be awarding pies to participants showing off the most Thanksgiving SPIRIT! Turkey costumes? Absolutely. Pilgrim hats? You bet. Get creative!
🏆 AWARDS! Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, plus the Top 3 Boys and Girls in our Youth (12 & Under) division!
📦 PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
Packet pick-up will take place at the YMCA – Dickinson Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
🦃 Wednesday, November 25th: 3:00–7:00 PM
🦃 Thanksgiving Morning, November 26th: 8:00–9:15 AM
A friendly Turkey Trot tip: Pick up your packet on Wednesday if possible. Less waiting on race morning means more time for coffee, friends and pre-race GOBBLING!
❤️ MORE THAN JUST A TURKEY TROT!
We're proud to support the YMCA – Dickinson Center, with 100% of sponsorship and donation dollars benefiting the YMCA and its mission of strengthening our community.
When you join us, you're not just starting a new Thanksgiving tradition... you're helping make a difference right here in our community!
🦃 READY TO GOBBLE?
600 spots. One amazing Thanksgiving morning. A whole lot of FUN!
Gather your family, rally your friends, lace up those running shoes and make the IMK Turkey Trot part of YOUR Thanksgiving tradition.
REGISTER TODAY... before we're STUFFED!
We'll see YOU at the starting line on Thursday, November 26th, 2026!
Gobble. Gobble. BOOM! 🦃
📣 Stay in the loop! Follow us on Facebook for race news, announcements, giveaways and updates!
https://www.facebook.com/IMKTurkeyTROT/
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