TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

Stony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township MI

Thursday, November 28th, 2024

🍂 Turkey Trail Trot and The Leftovers Race Information

Thursday: Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
Friday: Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
2 DAY BUNDLE: Thursday & Friday - Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile

🏞️ Event Overview

Come take a walk, hike or run in the woods! This event is for novice through experienced trail runners/hikers. All distances are on wide and single track 100% DIRT trails. THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE… The trails do include… LEAVES, ROCKS and ROOTS, so it is important to pay attention to your footing. There are twists and turns in addition to rolling to steep hills that will challenge you along the way. Experience a Thanksgiving tradition like no other! And then come back for The Leftovers Races!

🔥 Socialize and Warm Up

Swap stories and warm up by the fire pit!

🥧 Bring Your Flock for More Fun and Pie!

Sign up for the race and create a team during the registration process. Have your friends and family join your team! Flocks with 6 or more members registered by November 26th will receive a pie at packet pick up! Limit 1 pie per group.

⏰ Important Information

Time Limit: 3.5 Hour Time Limit for all distances
No Strollers or Dogs: No strollers or dogs allowed on course
Children: Children welcome with Parent/Guardian permission and/or accompanied by adult depending on your child’s ability

🕖 Thursday Start Times

6:30 AM: Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
8:00 AM: Half Marathon & 6ish Mile
8:30 AM: 4 Mile & 2 Mile

📊 Thursday Wave Start Times

8:00 am Half Marathon Turquoise

8:03 am Half Marathon Light purple

8:07 am 10K Blue

8:10 am 10K Green

8:15 am 4 Mile Red

8:19 am 4 Mile Yellow

8:23 am 4 Mile Orange

8:27 am 2 Mile Dark Orange

8:31 am 2 Mile Pink

8:35 am 2 Mile Purple

🛌 Friday Start Times

7:30 AM: Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
9:00 AM: Half Marathon & 6ish Mile
9:30 AM: 4 Mile & 2 Mile
(Wave Starts may be used)

🎫 What is Included with My Registration Fee

Well Marked Course: Enjoy navigating a clearly marked course
Fun Experience: Share the joy with fellow runners and hikers
Bond with Nature: Experience the beauty of the trails
Finish Line Snack and Water: Refresh after your run
On Course Aid Station: with Optional "Cupless Racing"
Premium Long Sleeve Event Shirt: A quality shirt for participants
Finisher Medal: Celebrate your achievement with a medal
Chance to Win Awards: Exciting awards for various categories

👟 Run Both Days - Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race

BOTH DAY BUNDLE is still available, however the hat swag item is only available to those registered by 10/27.

ALL TURKEY TRAIL TROT AND THE LEFTOVERS RACE RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE RACE MEDAL THURSDAY AND A DIFFERENT MEDAL ON FRIDAY. THESE 2 MEDALS WILL FIT TOGETHER!

BOTH DAYS DIVISION WILL RECEIVE A PREMIUM LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT, CUSTOM EVENT KNIT POM POM HAT (Registered by 10/27) AND UNIQUE MEDAL EACH DAY THAT WILL FIT TOGETHER AND LOOK SPIFFY IN YOUR RUNNERS SWAG DISPLAY AREA!

Must be entered in the BOTH DAYS division including Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile or Half Marathon+6ish Mile to receive the additional swag item of beanie (MUST BE REGISTERED BY 10/27 TO RECEIVE THE HAT).

📍 Location

Stony Creek Metropark

4300 Main Park

West Branch Area, Shelter N

RACE DAY MEETING - Please assemble at the start line 10 minutes before race start time

🔄 What if I Need to Switch My Distance?

Runners can switch down to a shorter distance up until Wednesday November 27 at 6:00 pm. Go to your Runsignup profile and select Turkey Trail Trot + TLOR. Click Manage Registration, Switch Events and save your choice. If you switch to a lower or same cost event there is no transfer fee. If you switch to a higher cost there will be an additional amount due. Save your switch. PLEASE MAKE ANY SWITCHES PRIOR TO PICKING UP YOUR RACE BIB! Race bibs are unique to the race distance and will help our volunteers direct runners on course.

🏆 Awards for All Distances

AWARDS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE AWARDS TENT (REGISTRATION TENT) AS SOON AS RESULTS ARE MARKED OFFICIAL (Awards will not be mailed. Please check with the results tent prior to leaving the area if you are an award winner)

OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WILL RECEIVE A GIFT BAG AND ARTISAN JAR OF JAM

AGE GROUP WINNER (1) WILL RECEIVE AN ARTISAN JAR OF JAM

70+
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
0-14

📦 Early Packet Pick-Up

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 12:00 - 7:00 PM Hanson’s Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica

🚗 Park Pass

Stony Creek Metropark requires vehicles to have a metropark pass. Daily park passes are $10. No fee will be charged on Thanksgiving day. Yearly or daily passes will be available for purchase at the park gates on Friday.