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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Sheridan Community Center, Sheridan MI
5K
29–41°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
30–48°F
rain
2024
30–40°F
dry
2023
26–32°F
dry
2022
35–51°F
dry
2021
24–30°F
dry
2020
39–46°F
dry
2019
30–47°F
rain
2018
27–33°F
rain
2017
24–41°F
dry
2016
34–40°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
29°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
About This Event
Please join us Thanksgiving Day morning and run off your Thanksgiving Day feast ahead of time! All proceeds go to the New Beginnings Resale Shoppe where the mission is to instill hope, provide support, and mentor individuals with special needs, empowering them to reach their highest potential! 5K runners start at 8:30 sharp. 5K walkers just after. Awards(medal and Pumpkin Pie) goes to the 1st MALE and 1st FEMALE in each of the following age groups: 0-15, 16-40, 41 and over! First person to cross the finish line to be crowned “Top Turkey”!
Course:
Meet at the Sheridan Community Center. Heads East out of town to Beardsley Road. Measured turn around to make 5K. Ends back at the Community Center.
Entry fee: Ages 1-12 $5.00. 13 and older $20 before Thanksgiving day.
Registration fee on race day goes up to $25. You may also register at New Beginnings 221 S Main St in Sheridan, MI 48884 prior to November 28, 2024
No T-shirts this year, but we will have special giveaways and door prizes!
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