Detroit Thanksgiving Parade Turkey Trot 2026

Detroit’s Turkey Trot begins Thanksgiving morning before America’s Thanksgiving Parade, allowing runners the streets prior to the floats. This event has been a city holiday tradition for over 40 years, offering three race options: the 10K Turkey Trot, the 5K Stuffing Strut, and the Mashed Potato Mile, suitable for families. of the event is the thousands of participants who run or walk in costume, passing Michigan’s largest spectator gathering before the parade commences. The races accommodate strollers, prohibit pets and bikes, and each finisher receives a custom medal and a long-sleeved technical shirt.