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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, Saint Joseph MI
5K
34–43°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
34–49°F
rain
2024
35–42°F
dry
2023
28–36°F
rain
2022
38–51°F
dry
2021
26–33°F
dry
2020
39–46°F
dry
2019
35–52°F
rain
2018
30–36°F
rain
2017
29–43°F
dry
2016
40–44°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The THIRD ANNUAL St. Joseph 5k “Turkey Trot” Run/Walk will be held on November 26, 2026! Starting and finishing at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, this will be a wonderful way for families to gather, friends to reunite, and the community to strengthen – not to mention a guilt-free way to begin a day famous for indulging! Participants will run or walk past Silver Beach Pizza, Shadowland, the Carousel, and our Iconic beaches on the way to an energetic finish with music, refreshments, and awards. Our goal is simply to create an event that will become a tradition as so many other Thanksgiving Day races have become throughout Michigan.
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