The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot

🦃 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 Distances

• 5K Loop: A scenic course around Hudson Mills.
• 10K Course: Two laps of the 5K loop.
• Mile Fun Run: A short distance for those seeking a taste of our Turkey Trot.
• Iron Turkey: Run both the 5K and 10K, totaling 9.3 miles!

⏰ 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 a detailed course map, click here.

🚗 Directions

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: Hudson Mills Metropark is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130. 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! Learn more about Metropark passes and parking fees HERE.

Enter the park from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center. 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 Initiatives

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 about the race, visit the official page here.