TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

🍂 Turkey Trail Trot and The Leftovers Race Information

• Thursday: Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
• Friday: 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
• 2 DAY BUNDLE: Create your own bundle by choosing any combo of Thursday and Friday race distances!

Will be eligible for BOTH DAY BUNDLE gloves and free drink coupon.

🌲 Event Overview

Come take a walk, hike or run in the woods! This event is for novice through experienced trail runners/hikers. All distances are on wide and single track 100% DIRT trails. THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE… The trails do include… LEAVES, ROCKS and ROOTS, so it is important to pay attention to your footing. There are twists and turns in addition to rolling to steep hills that will challenge you along the way. Experience a Thanksgiving tradition like no other! And then come back for The Leftovers Races!

🔥 Team Participation

Sign up for the race and create a team during the registration process. Have your friends and family join your team! Flocks with 6 or more members registered by November 22th will receive a pie at packet pick up! Limit 1 pie per group.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Time Limit: 3.0 Hour Time Limit for all distances, Half Marathon runners must be through the halfway split by 9:20 AM to continue on course. Slower pace will result in being routed to the finish line.
• No Entries: No strollers or dogs allowed on course.
• Children: Welcome with Parent/Guardian permission and/or accompanied by adult depending on your child’s ability.

⏰ Thursday Start Times

• 6:30 AM: Registration opens (Please come early to find parking and avoid the long line!)
• 8:00 AM: Half Marathon
• 8:07 AM: 6ish Mile
• 8:15 AM: 4 Mile
• 8:27 AM: 2 Mile
• 11:00 AM: Course closes

*Wave starts will be used, runners will sign up for their wave of choice (Thursday only).

🎉 Friday Start Times

• 7:30 AM: Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
• 9:30 AM: 6ish Mile
• 9:40 AM: 4 Mile
• 9:50 AM: 2 Mile

🎽 What's Included with My Registration Fee

• Course: Well-marked course.
• Experience: Fun experience.
• Snacks: Finish line snacks and water.
• Aid Station: On course aid station. Runners are encouraged to carry their own cup or water bottle to fill at water stops.

🏅 Awards for All Distances

• Overall: Male and Female awards.
• Top 3: Male and Female in each age group.

📍 Location

Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park, West Branch Area, Shelter N. RACE DAY MEETING - Please assemble at the start line 10 minutes before race start time.

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Hanson’s Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Location: TBD

🛑 Park Pass

Stony Creek Metropark requires vehicles to have a metropark pass. Daily park passes are $10. No fee will be charged on Thanksgiving day. Yearly or daily passes will be available for purchase at the park gates on Friday.

🌍 Charity Partner

OPC Meals on Wheels is once again our Charity Partner. Your gift will help support the local programs that keep seniors safe and living independently in our community. Thanks to our generous runners we were able to more than double the donation in 2025!

📩 Have Questions?

Contact the race director: deeskelcy@gmail.com

🌟 Race URL

For more information on the race, visit Turkey Trail Trot.