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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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About this race
Event Overview
The THIRD ANNUAL St. Joseph 5k “Turkey Trot” Run/Walk will be held on November 26, 2026!
Location
- Start/Finish: Margaret B. Upton Arboretum
- City: Saint Joseph, MI
Community Engagement
- Gathering: A wonderful way for families to gather
- Reuniion: Friends to reunite
- Strengthening: The community
- Guilt-free Start: A way to begin a day famous for indulging!
Course Details
- Route: Participants will run or walk past Silver Beach Pizza, Shadowland, the Carousel, and our Iconic beaches
- Finish Line: An energetic finish with music, refreshments, and awards
Event Goals
- Tradition: Our goal is simply to create an event that will become a tradition
- Thanksgiving Races: As so many other Thanksgiving Day races have become throughout Michigan
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit the official race page.
Course map
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