The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot
When is The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot?
The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Dexter, MI.
What distances does The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot offer?
The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot offers 11 events: Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run), Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K, Virtual 5K, 10K, Virtual Iron Turkey (10K + 5K), Iron Turkey (10K + 5K), Virtual 10K, Epic Pace Team - Iron Turkey BY INVITATION ONLY, Epic Pace Team - 5K BY INVITATION ONLY, Epic Pace Team - 10K BY INVITATION ONLY.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run) | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 10K | 6.2 mi | $45.00 | Register |
| Virtual Iron Turkey (10K + 5K) | 9.3 mi | $60.00 | Register |
| Iron Turkey (10K + 5K) | 9.3 mi | $55.00 | Register |
| Virtual 10K | 10.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| Epic Pace Team - Iron Turkey BY INVITATION ONLY | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Epic Pace Team - 5K BY INVITATION ONLY | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Epic Pace Team - 10K BY INVITATION ONLY | — | $0.00 | Register |
How much does The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot cost?
Registration for The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot held?
The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot is held in Dexter, MI at Hudson Mills Metropark.
About The Original Kroger 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 Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot. Join us at Hudson Mills Metropark for this annual autumn tradition and enjoy a late-season run that is fun for the whole family!
LET’S TALK TURKEY!
The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot features three different distances to whet your racing appetite: a 5K loop around scenic Hudson Mills, a 10K course comprised of two 5K loops, and a mile fun run for those who want just a taste of our Turkey Trot.
For those who prefer a more sizable portion, there’s our Iron Turkey option: run both the 5K and 10K, a total of 9.3 miles! If your feet love gobbling up the miles, then our Iron Turkey challenge is ideal for you! Don’t forget: the A2 Turkey Trot is walker-friendly!
But wait.. there's more! All kids 10 and under race FREE!
Schedule of Events
8:55 a.m. Kids' 200 meter Drumstick Dash
9:00 a.m. 5K Start
10:00 a.m. 10K Start
10:30 a.m. Mashed Potato Mile Start
Course
Please note that in the interest of safety, all courses are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the race director.
Directions
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Hudson Mills Metropark is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130. If you don't have an annual pass, the park fee is $10. To help the flow of traffic, please have your pass or a $10 bill ready! Learn more Metropark passes and parking fees HERE.
Enter the park from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center. You will be directed to parking.
Post-Race Party
Stick around post race for food and festivities! Our Epic staff and volunteers will be cooking up pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more for race participants.
Zero Waste
Our hats go off to Jeff Jackson and Happy Planet Running for leading the effort of the sustainability of our events.
Learn about our past success and our zero-waste effort for this year's event here.
Zero Waste
Our hats go off to Jeff Jackson and Happy Planet Running for leading the effort of the sustainability of our events.
Learn about our past success and our zero-waste effort for this year's event here.
AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS
Age Groups (Male/Female/Nonbinary Divisions)
8 and under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-15, 16-17, 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 and 10K (Male/Female/Nonbinary Divisions)
1st Place Overall Male/Female/Nonbinary
1st Place Masters Male/Female/Nonbinary
Top 5 in each age-group Male/ Female/Nonbinary
Directions and Parking
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Hudson Mills Metropark is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130. If you don't have an annual pass, the park fee is $10. To help the flow of traffic, please have your pass or a $10 bill ready! Learn more Metropark passes and parking fees HERE.
Enter the park from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center. You will be directed to parking.
Kids Race Free!
All kids 10 and under race FREE if they are registered with a paid adult,
compliments of Ann Arbor Sports Commission!
Packet Pickup & Race Schedule
The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot
Helping Put Turkeys on Tables This Thanksgiving
TRADE YOUR CANNED FOOD FOR EPIC T-SHIRTS
We’re proud to partner with Food Gatherers as the featured charity for this event. Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. They regard every gift of food and money as a sacred trust to be used for the most effective hunger relief possible.
Prefer to give cash? $5 = 10 cans.
All donations collected at The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot will be distributed locally in time for Thanksgiving Day.
Packet Pickup
Location:
Ann Arbor Running Company, 2621 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
Race Day Packet Pickup
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. EDT
Location:
Hudson Mills Activity Center (Race Site), 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Bring your canned food donations to the parking lot collection area near the start line during race-morning packet pickup!
Schedule of Events
- 8:55 a.m. — Kids’ 200-Meter Drumstick Dash
- 9:00 a.m. — 5K Start
- 10:00 a.m. — 10K Start
- 10:30 a.m. — Mashed Potato Mile Start
Directions & Parking
Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
The park fee is $10 per vehicle if you don’t have an annual Metroparks pass. To keep traffic flowing, please have your pass or a $10 bill ready at the gate.
Learn more about Metropark passes and parking fees.
Enter from North Territorial Road and follow signs to The Activity Center. You’ll be directed to event parking upon arrival.
Post-Race Celebration
Stick around post race for food and festivities! Our Epic staff and volunteers will be cooking up pancakes and mac n cheese, and more for race participants.
RESULTS
Visiting Ann Arbor
If you are coming in from out of town and looking for places to stay or additional activities while you are in town, check out Destination Ann Arbor for local deals and events!
Trade your canned food for Epic vintage shirts!
10 cans = 1 shirt
20 cans = 3 shirts
30 cans = 5 shirts
Food Gatherers, the featured charity for The Original Kroger 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.
Bring a donation of non-perishable food to packet pickup on Friday or race day. All donations collected at the A2 Turkey Trot will be distributed locally in time for Thanksgiving on Thursday. Monetary donations are accepted as well.
Here is a bonus for your donation: Donate 10 canned items and receive a vintage Epic Races race T-shirt! For 20 cans, you’ll receive three shirts and for 30, five shirts! If you prefer a monetary donation, $10 = 10 cans.
Swag
Each participant will receive a shirt in unisex or fitted sizing and a custom headband/neck gaiter! All finishers will receive a customer finisher medal!
Pacers
Looking for some extra support in your goal to finish the Ann Arbor Turkey Trot? Are you looking to run a personal best? The Epic Pace Team will help you meet your performance goals!
We are proud to provide pacers for the 5K, 10K, and Iron Turkey distances with our Epic Pacers! They will be available for the following distances:
5K – :21, :24, :27, :30, :33, and :36 total finish time
10K – :42, :48, :54, 1:00, 1:06, and 1:12 total finish time
15K – 1:03, 1:12, 1:21, 1:30, 1:39, and 1:48 total finish time
How will I find the Epic Pacers on race day?
The pacers will be at the start line 15 minutes before the start of the race. This will give you a chance to talk to them, learn more about the plan for pacing, and ask any questions you might have. They will be holding signs with their goal pace and finish time and will be wearing a Epic Pacer uniform.
Why should I run with a Epic Pacer?
The Epic Pacers are set up to help you reach your goal time in the race. The pacers have been selected from a pool of applicants and proved themselves to be excellent at this job. These runners have volunteered to run with you, cheer you on, and inspire you to get to your goal.
How will I know which pace group is right for me?
The pace groups are assigned different finish times, to meet the goals of different runners. To determine your own goal time, use your past races, recent training runs, and current fitness. A good rule of thumb for beginners is to start at the pace of the longest run that you did during your race build-up. You can then accelerate during the later stages of the race if you find this pace is too easy. If you aren't sure how to match up your pace with your goal finish time, you can use this pace predictor to help choose your group.