KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run
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Event overview
The KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Portage, Michigan at Moorsbridge Elementary School, 7361 Moorsbridge Rd. The event is a timed prediction run covering a 5K distance. Runners must submit a predicted finish time; no watches or other devices that track time are allowed. Awards are given to the closest time-predictors in the open field and to top finishers by gender and age divisions, including overall male, female and non-binary open winners. Bicycles and dogs are not permitted. The event does not allow refunds or transfers.
Registration and logistics
Pre-registration for individuals is priced at $25 until November 25. A family pack for four or more is $60. Late online registration (Wednesday and Thursday) and event day registration are listed at $30 per person. Long sleeve technical shirts are available for an additional $25 (unisex, tech material) and could be ordered through Monday, November 10; extra shirts may be sold during packet pick-up on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited sizes. Packet pick-up is available onsite the day of the race and there is an early packet pick-up the day before at Mitten Running Company in Southland Mall. Proceeds and donations support the Turkey Trot and the Kalamazoo Area Runners; donations will also be accepted for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Sponsors include Mitten Running Company and Gordon Water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.