The Turkey Trot will start and end at the Marinette-Menominee YMCA, on Thursday, November 27. Registration is required by all participants no matter their age.

Event Sponsors & Partners:

Volunteer: Link coming soon 

Registration: 

• All registrations must be completed online before 7:50 AM Thanksgiving Day and the event
• REGISTER HERE 

Pricing: 

• Members: FREE * we are asking for different donation items this year! see list below
• General Public: FREE * we are asking for different donation items this year! see list below
• Pets: FREE

Donation Requests:  In partnership with local schools, the need for healthy snacks was shared to help ensure every child has what they need to learn and grow. Food helps us fuel learning minds and bodies and sets us up for success every day!

Together, we can nurture the potential of every child—thank you for your support!

• Granola bars (nut-free options when possible)

• Cereal bars

• Fruit snacks

• Applesauce or fruit cups (with peel-off lids)

• Apple chips or dried fruit packs

• Goldfish crackers

• Animal crackers

• Pretzel packs

• Cracker packs (like cheese or peanut butter filled – check school nut policies)

• Trail mix packs (nut-free varieties available)

• Cheese sticks or string cheese (if refrigeration is available)

• Popcorn bags (lightly salted or plain)

• Juice boxes or pouches (100% juice preferred)

What’s Included In Your Registration?

• Downloadable certificate of completion for finishing your 5k
• Photos posted on Facebook after the event

Apparel:

• COMING SOON

General Info: 

• Where: 1600 West Drive, Menominee MI, 49858 | Marinette-Menominee YMCA
• When: Thanksgiving Day | Thurs NOV 27 | 8:00 AM
• Day Of:

~ Light refreshments (coffee, apple cider, light snacks, etc.) will be provided

~ Handicap accessible bathrooms will be available in the YMCA facility. Please enter through side door near ramp.

~ The YMCA facility will be open to Turkey Trot participants only from 7:30-10:00 AM. *showers & other facilities will not be available aside from bathrooms.

Route Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14yKlJCDsuWNZAbbyt9oLWtCGPw2xnXeD/view?usp=sharing

Check In:  Check in will open the morning of at 6:30 AM in our main lobby. Please have your QR code ready from your registration confirmation for all people in your party!

Water Stops: 

• 1 water stop will be available near the 1.5 mile mark. Feel free to fill water bottles as needed. Cups & trash will be provided.

Post Trot: 

• After the Turkey Trot, please feel free to enjoy light refreshments. After all, we can’t stuff you before dinner!