Registration is now open for the Seventh Annual Traverse City Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk event taking place Thanksgiving Day, November 27 at 9am at Thirlby Field Stadium in downtown Traverse City. A "5 Mile Flier" is also available for racers seeking a longer route. The family-friendly event, which also permits runners with leashed dogs, will raise funds for Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS), TART Trails and TRED North. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishes, as well as the top age group finishers for males and females.

Early bird registration, which ends November 5, is $35 for adults 19 and older and $15 for youth 18 and under. Registration will increase to $40 and $20 respectively at the end of the early bird period. Participants registering by November 15 will receive a guaranteed event shirt. A packet pick-up event featuring food and special activities will take place on the north side of Thirlby Field on Wednesday, November 26 from 5-8pm; participants can also pick up their packets on race day from 7-8:30am. For registration and more information, click here.