2026 ICCS Turkey Trot
About the race
The 2026 ICCS Turkey Trot, the annual Imlay City Christian School Turkey Trot, is a running event held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Imlay City Christian Reformed Church in Imlay City, Michigan, USA. It offers a 5K run, a 5K Turkey Trot Walk covering the same 5K distance, and a 1 Mile course. Registration for the 5K Turkey Trot Run and the 5K Turkey Trot Walk costs $30 through September 5, 2026, and $35 through November 21, 2026. The 1 Mile Gobbler Gallop has a registration fee of $25. Registration is currently open.
Age Groups
Door prize
Bring 3 non-perishable food items to receive an additional door prize entry.
Same-day registration
Same-day registration is available on race day until 9:15 AM.
Race day schedule
- 9:30 a.m.: The 1 mile Gobbler Gallop begins.
- 10:00 a.m.: The 5K Turkey Trot (run and walk) begins.
Shirts and medals
- All 1 mile participants receive a medal.
- Participants who pre-register by November 7th also receive a short sleeve t-shirt.
- All 5K participants who pre-register by November 7th receive a long sleeve tech shirt.
Awards and prizes
- The top 3 in each age division receive an award in the 5K.
- Walkers receive awards combined male/female.
- Overall male and female runners are also awarded in the 5K run.
- Prizes are also given for best costume.
Stuffing Strut Virtual 5K
Stuffing Strut Virtual 5K participants are sent a bib number, shirt and finisher medal. No placings are given in the virtual 5K. This option supports the children of ICCS if you live far away or have other activities on race day.
Timing
We wish our long-term run timer, Gordie Aldrich, a very happy retirement, and welcome Chris from Mid Michigan Timing.
Walk rules
Anyone entered into the walk must walk the entire course (this is on your honor system).
Registration and switching distances
- Participants may switch from a longer distance to a short one.
- Make sure that you have entered the correct race, and if not clear this transaction.
- If you intend to run at any point in the race, sign up for the run.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
No refunds for any reason, including injury, inclement weather or otherwise. No deferrals will be allowed if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather. Event transfers ($5) can be made until November 18, 2019 via your RunSignup account.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Imlay City Christian Reformed Church, Imlay City, MI, USA Open in Google Maps
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