In 75 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
123 E. Eleventh St., Traverse City MI
Distances
5K
Typical weather
31–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
35–47°F
rain
2024
30–42°F
dry
2023
31–34°F
rain
2022
37–51°F
dry
2021
28–30°F
rain
2020
38–45°F
dry
2019
36–45°F
dry
2018
30–33°F
dry
2017
29–43°F
dry
2016
37–40°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 123 E. Eleventh St., Traverse City, MI
- Registration Link: Register Here
Race Details
- Annual Tradition: Join us this year for the 19th Annual Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot presented by 4Front Credit Union!
- Experience: This race has been a place of joy, family, friends (furry ones too), and a place where memories and traditions are made.
- Course Condition: The UpNorth Media Traverse City Turkey Trot team does its best to treat the course before race day.
- Weather Notice: However, due to the unpredictable November Northern Michigan weather: all runners participate at their own risk.
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