Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot
Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience Pure Michigan's oldest Turkey Trot, a classic trail event celebrating its 59th year with a 10K, 5K, and kids fun run.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- Family Friendly
Beginner Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin the 59th annual Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot, a cherished tradition on the trails of Southwestern Michigan College. This classic event offers a 10K and 5K run/walk, both starting simultaneously, alongside a dedicated kids fun run. Runners can expect chip timing for accurate results and will receive a custom long-sleeve tech shirt when registered by November 8th. Celebrate the season with a run that honors its long-standing history as Pure Michigan's oldest Turkey Trot with the same race director.
What to expect
- • Run on the trails of Southwestern Michigan College.
- • Enjoy chip timing and a custom long-sleeve tech shirt.
- • Compete for custom wood laser-cut medals for top age division finishers.
Standout details
- Pure Michigan's oldest Turkey Trot
- 59th annual running
- Custom long-sleeve tech shirt
- Age group awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Perks & features
- Awards
- Shirt
Awards
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
6mo 23d 23h 46m leftRun/Walk
Closes Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST · From $28.00
10K
1 option · closes Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
6mo 23d 23h 46m leftRun/Walk
Closes Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST · From $28.00
1K
1 option · closes Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
6mo 23d 23h 46m leftKid's Run
Closes Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST · From $0.00
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Past result sets can use different distance labels by year. Choose the distance version first, then pick from the years available for that version.
Crowd
Small field
123 5K finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
39:04
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 22:42.
People mix
More women
About 63% women and 37% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 123 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 39:04. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:42. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 123 | 39:04 | 41:18 | 22:42 | 18:43 / 24:18 |
| 10K | 2025 | 63 | 1:02:40 | 1:06:41 | 49:30 | 45:36 / 50:01 |
Last summary update: Apr 30, 2026
From the organizer
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About This Event:
The 59th running of this classic All Trail Turkey Trot will return to the trails of Southwestern Michigan College – Dowagiac campus. The 10k and 5k will have a simultaneous start at 1:00PM and a kids fun run will start at 2:00PM. The race will use chip timing and all finishers who registered by November 8th will receive a long sleeve custom designed tech shirt at race check in. Late entries will get a shirt, either a current year's design or a previous year's design. The event is sponsored by Southwestern Michigan Colleg e and is being directed by Ron Gunn of Cairn Stone Adventure Tours . This is Pure Michigan's oldest Turkey Trot with the same race director.
Event Times:
Early Packet Pickup - Saturday November 21st 5:30-7:00PM Packet Pickup and Late Registration at SMC SAC (Student Activities Center), Dailey Road entrance, Dowagiac, MI Race Day Packet Pickup - Sunday November 22nd @ Noon to 12:45 pm, SMC SAC (Student Activities Center), Dailey Road entrance, Dowagiac, MI Race Time - 1:00 pm 10K and 5K Starts at 1:00 pm ** The Start will be a mass start of all participants at 1:00 pm** Kid's Fun Run at 2:00 pm Event Registration Fees:
Early Registration - $25.00 Until November 8, 2026 (11:59 pm) Guaranteed a 2026 custom design tech shirt Late Registration - $30.00 November 9, 2026 (12:00 am) to November 22, 2026 (Race Day) Shirt may be current design or prior year Tee Shirts:
Tee Shirts are a custom long sleeve technical wicking fabric. (Register by November 8th)
Awards:
Custom wood laser cut medal for 1st place finishers in all age divisions Medals awarded to 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each of following age divisions: 5K Run/Walk - 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over 10K Run/Walk - 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over Timing and Scoring:
Timing and scoring will be provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be LIVE to RunSignUp and posted during the event.