St. Joseph Turkey Trot
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Event details
The St. Joseph Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 27, 2025, in Saint Joseph, Michigan. This is the second annual St. Joseph 5k run/walk. The race starts and finishes at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. The course passes local landmarks including Silver Beach Pizza, Shadowland, the Carousel, and the beaches. Timing is provided by Michiana Timing and results will be posted immediately after the event. Awards include a trophy and a gift card to Connected Soles for the overall male and female winners, plus medals for the top two males and females in each age group. Age categories are: 8 & under; 9-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over.
Logistics
- Distance: 5k
Registration price listed is $30, with a price increase after October 30, 2025. The registration fee includes a 2025 short sleeve Turkey Trot t-shirt, race bib, goody bag, awards for top finishers, and post-race snacks. Packet pickup is available at St. Vincent dePaul, 301 Wayne Street, St. Joseph (Tuesday, November 25, 10:00–1:00; Wednesday, November 26, 4:00–7:00) and on race morning at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum tent (7:30–8:30). Parking is available in the Berrien County Courthouse parking lot at 811 Port Street; parking is limited at the Arboretum and the stairwell at the north corner is noted. Porta-potties will be on site. City streets will remain open during the event; participants are asked to stay within coned or barricaded lanes as minimal oncoming traffic may occur. A race route PDF is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.