The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot

🦃 The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot

Think “November” and visions of roast turkey undoubtedly come to mind. Epic Races invites you to envision — and experience — a totally different take on that famous fall bird with The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Join us at Hudson Mills Metropark for this annual autumn tradition and enjoy a late-season run that is fun for the whole family!

🏃‍♂️ Let's Talk Turkey!

• Distances: The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot features three different distances to whet your racing appetite: a 5K loop around scenic Hudson Mills, a 10K course comprised of two 5K loops, and a mile fun run for those who want just a taste of our Turkey Trot.
• Iron Turkey: For those who prefer a more sizable portion, there’s our Iron Turkey option: run both the 5K and 10K, a total of 9.3 miles!
• Walker-Friendly: Don’t forget: the A2 Turkey Trot is walker-friendly!
• Free for Kids: But wait.. there’s more! All kids 10 and under race FREE!

📅 Schedule of Events

• 8:55 a.m. Kids' 200 meter Drumstick Dash
• 9:00 a.m. 5K Start
• 10:00 a.m. 10K Start
• 10:30 a.m. Mashed Potato Mile Start

🗺️ Course

Please note that in the interest of safety, all courses are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the race director.

Click here for the course map.

🚗 Directions

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

• Location: Hudson Mills Metropark is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130.
• Park Fee: If you don't have an annual pass, the park fee is $10. To help the flow of traffic, please have your pass or a $10 bill ready!
• Access: Enter the park from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center. You will be directed to parking.
• More Info: Learn more about Metropark passes and parking fees HERE.

🎉 Post-Race Party

Stick around post race for food and festivities! Our Epic staff and volunteers will be cooking up pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more for race participants.

♻️ Zero Waste

Our hats go off to Jeff Jackson and Happy Planet Running for leading the effort of the sustainability of our events. Learn about our past success and our zero-waste effort for this year's event here.

For more details on the event, visit the race page: A2 Turkey Trot.