Registration is open for 色色啦's Turkey Trot 5K

色色啦 Turkey Trot logo.
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擳he Turkey Trot 5K run and walk, southwest Michigan's oldest organized race, will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at 色色啦 Michigan University's Student Recreation Center.

Registration is underway for the event, which winds through campus and is open to the public as well as the 色色啦 community.

This event was originally planned for Saturday, Nov. 19, and had to be rescheduled due to ESPN College GameDay logistics. Refunds must be requested by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, for those who can no longer participate. Details are posted on the event website at wmich.edu/rec/turkeytrot.

Early registration

The early registration cost to participate in the Turkey Trot is $20 for walkers and runners who register:

  • Online by noon Monday, Nov. 14.
  • In person by 5 p.m. Nov. 14.
  • By mail that is postmarked no later than Nov. 14.

Preregistration, on-site registration

Preregistration鈥攐nline, in person and by mail鈥攚ill continue until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, but cost $25 per person.

On-site registration also costs $25.

Check-in for the Turkey Trot will take place from 7 to 8 a.m. on the day of the event. During this period, racers and walkers may register on site as well as pick up their participant packets.

For more information or to register, visit wmich.edu/rec/intramurals/turkeytrot.

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