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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter MI
15K · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile
37–51°F · low rain risk
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2025
36–44°F
dry
2024
44–57°F
dry
2023
37–46°F
rain
2022
37–51°F
dry
2021
45–61°F
dry
2020
48–69°F
dry
2019
22–34°F
dry
2018
34–40°F
dry
2017
26–46°F
dry
2016
47–59°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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!
Race Options
- 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: If your feet love gobbling up the miles, then our Iron Turkey challenge is ideal for you! 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 Information
Please note that in the interest of safety, all courses are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the race director.
For more information, you can check the course map here.
Directions
- 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!
- Park Entry: Enter the park from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center.
- Parking: You will be directed to parking.
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 Initiative
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.
Race Registration
For more details or to register, visit the race page at The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot.
Course map
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