S3 Turkey Trot Detroit

United States flag Detroit, Michigan, United States

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S3 Turkey Trot Detroit runsignup.com
Date 26 Nov, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $35.00 – $50.00
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S3 Turkey Trot Detroit

About the event

The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot kicks off America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.

The S3 Turkey Trot has been a tradition in Detroit for over 40 years!  Much more than a variety of races (10k/5k/1 mile and combo events), thousands of participants dress in costumes for the event.  Often declared “The Parade before The Parade”, participants frolic by the largest spectator crowd in Michigan.  Truly an awesome way to start Thanksgiving Day!

Event Highlights

  • Several distances to choose from – the Strategic Staffing Solutions 10k Turkey Trot, the 5k Stuffing Strut, and the family-friendly Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile.
  • All participants receive a long-sleeved, technical shirt. Custom-designed medals are awarded to all finishers.
  • Starting times:  10K and Mile: 7:30 a.m.,  5K: 8:30 a.m.
  • Jogging strollers allowed.  No pets or bikes.
  • Stay up to date by following us on social media!
    • Facebook – Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot
    • Instagram – @S3TurkeyTrot
  • Don’t forget to use our Official Event Hashtag when training or participating on Thanksgiving Day – #S3TurkeyTrotDetroit

Races offered

26Nov

10K S3 Turkey Trot

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$50.00
26Nov

BCSM Mashed Potato Mile

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$35.00
26Nov

5K S3 Stuffing Strut

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$50.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Detroit.

Temperature2.5° / 9.4°
Feels like-2.2° / 5.1°
Sunshine hours5h 36m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall0.2 cm
Wind15.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity73.5%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:23
Sunset18:10

About Detroit

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Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border, with a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 2025 population of 649,095, its first population increase since 1950. The Metro Detroit area, at over 4.4 million people, is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation and second-largest in the Midwest. The county seat of Wayne County, Detroit is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture, and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of S3 Turkey Trot Detroit.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Luke Moore M 25 White Lake Charter Township, MI 15:14.98
🥈 Luke Wiley M 20 Gurnee, IL 15:18.85
🥉 Nathan Hayes M 21 Northville, MI 15:55.74
4 Parker Orlowsky M 19 Rochester, MI 15:56.03
5 Gavin Johns M 17 White Lake, MI 16:03.54

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