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St. Joseph Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Location
Saint Joseph, MI
Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, 280 Water St., 49085
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Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Gather with loved ones for a scenic Thanksgiving Day 5K, celebrating community and tradition along St. Joseph's iconic beaches.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Festive

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly

The St. Joseph Turkey Trot invites you to start your Thanksgiving Day with a refreshing 5K run or walk. This annual event, beginning and ending at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, offers a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to gather and strengthen community bonds. Enjoy a scenic route past local landmarks like Silver Beach Pizza, Shadowland, the Carousel, and the iconic beaches, culminating in an energetic finish with music, refreshments, and awards. It's a cherished tradition in the making, perfect for a guilt-free start to a day of indulgence.

What to expect

  • A scenic 5K route passing local landmarks and iconic beaches.
  • An energetic finish line experience with music and refreshments.
  • Awards to celebrate participant achievements.

Standout details

  • Thanksgiving Day tradition
  • Route past iconic beaches
  • Energetic finish with music
  • Awards and refreshments

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Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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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