TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

🏃‍♂️ Turkey Trail Trot and The Leftovers Race Information

• Thursday: Half Marathon, 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
• Friday: 6ish Mile, 4 Mile and 2 Mile
• 2 DAY BUNDLE: Thursday & Friday Half Marathon + 6ish Mile, 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!

🔥 Post-Race Fun

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 24th will receive a pie at packet pick up! Limit 1 pie per group.

⚠️ Race Notes

• 3.0 Hour Time Limit: for all distances, Half Marathon runners must be through the half way split by 9:20 AM to continue on course. Slower pace will result in being routed to the finish line.
• No strollers or dogs: allowed on course
• 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 line)
• 8:00 AM: Half Marathon & 6ish Mile Waves starts will be used.
• 8:30 AM: 4 Mile & 2 Mile

📅 Friday Start Times

*1 HOUR LATER today for some sleep in time!

• 7:30 AM: Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)
• 9:00 AM: 6ish Mile
• 9:15 AM: 4 Mile
• 9:30 AM: 2 Mile

🎽 What is Included with My Registration Fee

• Well Marked Course: A fun experience!
• Finish Line Snacks: and water provided
• On Course Aid Station: with Cupless Racing- racer carries their own cup or water bottle to fill at water stops
• 1 Reusable Hydrapak Cup: included in registration

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

• Both Day Bundle: will receive custom event gloves (First 250 Bundle entrants!)
• Unique Medals: Each runner will receive a different medal on both days that fit together.

📍 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 26 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. Please make any switches prior to picking up your race bib!

🏆 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 an award
• Top 3 in Each Age Group: will receive an award

📅 Early Packet Pick-Up

Tuesday, November 25 | 11:30 AM - 6:00 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.

💧 What is "Cupless Racing"?

This race will use Cupless Racing which means you WILL NEED TO carry your own personal hydration system or reusable cup to refill at the aid stations. One Hydrapak cup will be included in your registration fee, make sure to bring it with you on race morning!

🌲 Stony Creek Metropark

A portion of your registration fee goes to Stony Creek Metropark for trail maintenance.

❤️ OPC Meals on Wheels

is once again our 2025 Charity Partner. Your gift will help support the local programs that keep seniors safe and living independently in our community.

🔗 For More Information

For complete race details and registration, visit Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race.