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       Create your own bundle by choosing any combo of Thursday and Friday race distances! 

                                                                                    * Will be eligible for BOTH DAY BUNDLE gloves and free drink coupon

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!

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 22th will receive a pie at packet pick up!  Limit 1 pie per group.  

Please note:

• 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 find parking and avoid the long line!)

8:00 AM        Half Marathon

8:07 AM        6ish Mile     

8:15 AM        4 Mile 

8:27 AM        2 Mile

11:00 AM          Course closes

*Waves starts will be used, runners will sign up for their wave of choice  (Thursday only)

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 - 1.5 HOUR LATER today for some sleep in time!

7:30  AM       Registration opens (Please come early to avoid the long lines)

9:30 AM        6ish Mile      

9:40 AM        4 Mile

9:50 AM        2 Mile

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION FEE

WELL MARKED COURSE 

FUN EXPERIENCE

CHANCE TO BOND WITH NATURE

FINISH LINE SNACKS AND WATER

ON COURSE AID STATION Runners are encouraged to carry their own cup or water bottle to fill at water stops

CHOICE OF NEW FOR 2026 *TECH LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT OR EVENT BEANIE!

FINISHER MEDAL

CHANCE TO WIN AGE GROUP AND OPEN AWARD

CHIP TIMING 

If you you want to have BOTH a shirt and a beanie, order your shirt size then there will be an opportunity to ADD ON the hat as a $17 purchase (retail value of $30) *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

NO SWAG DISCOUNT OF $10...CHOOSE NO SWAG DURING REGISTRATION,  Your entry fee does not include a shirt or beanie.

RUN BOTH DAYS - TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

NEW FOR 2026 - MULTI EVENT DISCOUNT PRICING.  RACERS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN BUNDLE BY CHOOSING ANY THURSDAY DISTANCE OPTION AND COMBINING WITH ANY FRIDAY DISTANCE OPTION.  BOTH DAY BUNDLE WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM EVENT GLOVES AND FREE DRINK COUPON FOR THE COFFEE TRUCK (First 250 Bundle entrants!)

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 TECH LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT, CUSTOM EVENT GLOVES, FREE DRINK COUPON  AND UNIQUE MEDAL EACH DAY THAT WILL FIT TOGETHER AND LOOK SPIFFY IN YOUR RUNNERS SWAG DISPLAY AREA!

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 November 25 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.