november, 2019
Event Details
The Original A2 Turkey Trot
Think “November” and visions of roast turkey undoubtedly come to mind. Epic Races invites you to envision — and experience — a totally different take on that famous fall bird with the A2 Turkey Trot. Join us at Hudson Mills Metropark for this annual autumn tradition — the Ann Arbor area’s original Turkey Trot! — and enjoy a Turkey Trot before Thanksgiving as our mission is to help put turkeys on tables for everybody!
LET’S TALK TURKEY!
The A2 Turkey Trot features five different distances to whet your racing appetite:
- 5K loop around scenic Hudson Mills (paved trail with one small section of gravel)
- 10K course comprised of two 5K loops
- Mile fun run for those who want just a taste of our Turkey Trot
- Iron Turkey (5K + 10K)
All events are walker-friendly and stroller-friendly
Turkey Trot Swag… aka… What you get:
- Chip Timing with Freaky Fast Results (please note: the mile is not a timed event)
- Fabulous Finisher’s Medal (or two if you complete the “Iron Turkey”)
- Super-Soft T-shirt*
- Winter beanie hat for Iron Turkey participants
- Turkey broth and pumpkin pancakes
- Pumpkin Pie
- Free Race Photos compliments of Epic Races
*We are not able to absolutely guarantee your shirt size if you register within 10 days of race day, but we will do our darndest to accommodate you!
PACERS
Looking to PR or finish by a certain time? The Ann Arbor Track Club will have its pace team ready to help you meet your goals! Look for them in the starting area; they’ll be holding signs showing which pace they’ll be running. There will be pacers available at the following paces for the 5K& 10K: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00. Note: it’s perfectly fine to change from one pace to another while out on the course. After all, it’s your race!
Food Gatherers, the featured charity for the A2 Turkey Trot, exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. Food Gatherers regards the gifts of food and money that they receive as a sacred trust to be administered for the most effective hunger relief possible. Please bring a donation of non-perishable food or fresh produce to the Food Gatherers collection area at packet pickup on Friday or on race day. All donations collected at the A2 Turkey Trot will be distributed locally in time for Thanksgiving on Thursday.
Need more of an incentive to donate to Food Gatherers? Donate 20 canned items and receive a vintage Epic Races race T-shirt! For 30 cans, you’ll receive three shirts! One item of fresh produce (a head of cabbage, a squash, a bunch of radishes, a pint of cherry tomatoes, etc.) may be substituted for one canned item. Bring your cans to packet pickup and our Epic Holiday Pre-sale!
ZERO WASTE
The event is a Leave No Trace event. Learn more about our race-day recycling and composting efforts here. Want more information about running a great race and leaving no trace? Click here to visit Happy Planet Running!
Room Blocks available: November 8 – 10, 2019
FAIRFIELD INN ANN ARBOR $99
(734) 995-5200
3285 Boardwalk,  Ann Arbor,  MI  48108
(15.5 miles from start)
Last day to book: October 25, 2019
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Complimentary breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Heated Pool and Spa
We send the goodies, but since we know you may want to run with your family on Thanksgiving morning, in your race shirts and with your medals waiting at your finish line, we are happy to send your goodies before hearing from you.
Please tell us about your Original A2 Turkey Trot 5K by heading to the A2 Turkey Trot Facebook page, “join” the event if you haven’t already, you can upload a photo of your GPS tracker showing your mileage and time, share a selfie or a photos of where you did your 5K, or post a comment telling us about it. You can also post your photos on Instagram and tag us (@epicraces) or tweet about it on Twitter and tag us (@epicraces). Be sure to use the hashtag #A2TurkeyTrot! Note: You do not need to report your 5K Run/Walk to us. We encourage you to post about your Virtual 5K via our social media, but it is not mandatory!
Please note: Epic Races does not ship swag to Canada or internationally. If you are a resident of Canada or another country and wish to participate in an Epic Races virtual event, please provide us with a U.S. shipping address.
A2 Turkey Trot 5k
5K Map
A2 Turkey Trot 10K
10K Map
Age Groups (Male and Female Age Divisions):
8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Overall and Masters win Thanksgiving Turkeys and Signature Pie Plates
Age-group winners will choose from a selection of awards
1st Place Overall Male/Female
1st Place Masters Male/Female
Top 5 in each in each age-group
(unclaimed turkeys will be donated to Food Gatherers at noon)
10K
Overall and Masters win Thanksgiving Turkeys and Signature Pie Plates
Age-group winners will choose from a selection of awards
1st Place Overall Male/Female
1st Place Masters Male/Female
Top 5 in each in each age-group
(unclaimed turkeys will be donated to Food Gatherers at noon)
Iron Turkey
Overall and Masters win Thanksgiving Turkeys and Signature Pie Plates
Age-group winners will choose from a selection of awards
1st Place Overall Male/Female
1st Place Masters Male/Female
(unclaimed turkeys will be donated to Food Gatherers at noon)
- PACKET PICK-UP:
- Day before race day – Packet Pickup will be at Food Gatherers on November 8 (1 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor) from 4-6 p.m.
- Race Day – Packet pickup will be from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (prior to the races – but be sure to get your packet before your race as the first race begins at 9 a.m.) in the activity center at Hudson Mills Metropark.