Jackson Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Jackson Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, Michigan. The event includes the following race options:
- ELITE 5K Run
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 10K Run
- Virtual 5K Run Anywhere
- Kid's Fun Run
The race is part of the 2025 ORS Race Series.
Race details
Racing will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and live results will be available on the event website. The 5K Run and 5K Walk are ORS qualifying points events; both the Elite 5K and the standard 5K are scored in the same 5K category (the Elite option is aimed at athletes who run a 5K under 30 minutes). Awards include overall male and female Open and Masters (40+) placings for the 5K Run and Walk, plus age-group awards (top 3) across listed age bands. Shirt and fee information: special pricing of $20 (Jan 1-15), $25 through Sept 30 (guaranteed shirt), $30 Oct 1-31 (guaranteed shirt), $35 Nov 1-26 (limited shirts), and $40 race day (no shirt guarantee). Shirts are tech style; shirts guaranteed for registrations by 10/31/25. Packet pick-up dates are scheduled Nov 25, Nov 26, and Nov 27. The event offers a $5 discount for military and first responders, a $15 student registration option for the Student Body Challenge, and a virtual run option. No dogs are permitted, with service dogs excluded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.