Turkey Trot returns after one-year hiatus

Published 8:01 am Thursday, November 10, 2016

The 49th Turkey Trot will be run on the Roadrunner Trails on Sunday, Nov. 20.

The event will feature all trail 10K and 5K runs and walks. The first race will start at 1 p.m. at Dowagiac Middle School.

A kids lK fun run will also be conducted at 1:15p.m..

The event is being revived after a year hiatus.

The race is being sponsored by the Dowagiac High School Athletic Department and is being directed by Ron Gunn.

According to Michigan Runner Magazine this is Michigan’s oldest turkey trot and Gunn is the longest serving race director.

All finishers in the 1OK and 5K events will receive colorful long-sleeve tech shirts and awards will be given in 30 divisions.

Complete entry information is available at the Dowagiac High School Athletic Department, several area businesses or online to cairnstoneadventuretours.com.