Location: Franks Banquet Room, 134 E. Main Ave.
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 24 – 4:00PM-7:00PM

Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on the course.

Yes! This is family-friendly event and strollers are welcome. We request those pushing strollers to line up at the back of the pack, to avoid congestion at the start.

The Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k (4.97 miles) starts in the middle of downtown Zeeland, in front of Franks Restaurant, and takes the trotters through Zeeland’s beautiful streets and neighborhoods.

Start at 134 E Main Avenue (in front of Frank’s) and head east to Fairview Road.
Fairview Road south to Lincoln Avenue.
Lincoln Avenue west to Elm Street.
Elm Street north to Central Avenue.
Central Avenue west to Lee Street.
Lee Street south to Lawrence Avenue.
Lawrence Avenue west to 101st Avenue.
101st Avenue south to Alice Street.
Alice Street west to 104th Avenue.
104th Avenue north to Paw Paw Drive.
Paw Paw Drive northeast, over the Paw Paw Bridge, to Main Avenue.
Main Avenue east to Lee Street.
Lee Street south to Central Avenue.
Central Avenue east to Elm Street.
Elm Street north to Main Avenue.
Main Avenue to Finish at 134 E Main Avenue

Yes, 2 hours. Participants finishing after 10:00am are still able to finish the route, but will not have official results posted.

We are awarding medals to the top male & female overall finisher, top male & female master finisher (40 and over crowd) and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age group for male and female finishers. 

Age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 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+

Awards will be mailed to winners after the race.

Our water station is located at the corner of Central and Pine. You will pass this water station twice, once at mile 2 and then again at mile 4 ½.

We do not have access to indoor restrooms on race day. We will have portable toilets located on the South Church Street and one located at the water station, on Central and Pine.

We will have bananas, granola bars, donut holes and water available to all race participants, located to the east of the finish line.

The Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k is chip timed by Michiana Timing. Results will be posted on their website following the event.

Be prepared for any weather condition on race day. We have experienced heavy snow, rain and ideal running weather. The race committee has the right to cancel the event in the case of severe weather. If a cancellation occurs, all registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please do not park on the race course or in any of the church parking lots on race day. A map highlighted with suggested parking is below.

We cannot pull off an event like this without help from volunteers. We have several volunteer slots to fill for a successful race day. Click the following link to sign up. All volunteers will receive a long sleeve race shirt. Click here to register as a volunteer

If you need to change your race shirt size/selection, you can do so until November 11th. We cannot guarantee correct shirt sizes after that date.

1. Login to https://runsignup.com/
2. Click the PROFILE link at the top
3. Under Runner Links, click the “My Registered Races” link
4. Select the VIEW/EDIT Registration link under the Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k Registration
5. Click the GIVEAWAY Tab
6. Select your new t-shirt size from the T-shirt drop-down menu

There are no refunds, but you can transfer your registration prior to November 11.

1. Login to https://runsignup.com/
2. Click the PROFILE link at the top
3. Under Runner Links, click the “My Registered Races” link
4. Select the VIEW/EDIT Registration link under the Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k Registration
5. Choose Participant to Participant transfer

You can fix your registration online prior to November 11.

1. Login to https://runsignup.com/
2. Click the PROFILE link at the top
3. Under Runner Links, click the “My Registered Races” link
4. Select the VIEW/EDIT Registration link under the Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k Registration

Absolutely, please stop by during packet pick-up.

Yes, they will need to confirm your name and birthday.

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