Jackson Turkey Trot

The Jackson Turkey Trot in Michigan is a festive Thanksgiving Day running event held at Ella Sharp Park, celebrating over 21 years. It offers multiple race options including a 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, an Elite 5K Run for competitive runners, a Kids Fun Run, and a Virtual 5K Run. The event is professionally chip timed with live results and features age group awards and overall prizes.

It is part of the ORS Race Series promoting fitness in the Jackson community. The race encourages family participation, offers tech-style shirts, and provides discounts for military and first responders. Dogs are not permitted for safety reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.