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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
2 E 8th Street
Holland, Michigan
49423
United States
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UPDATE!!

🩃 Welcome to the 2026 Holland Turkey Trot 5K!

A Thanksgiving Morning Tradition in Beautiful Downtown Holland, Michigan

Start your Thanksgiving Day the right way—with an unforgettable run through the heart of one of Michigan’s most charming cities! The Holland Turkey Trot 5K is welcoming runners, walkers, and families to a high-energy, community-centered race experience that’s sure to sell out!

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📍 Race Day Details

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day!)

Start Time: 8:00 AM SHARP

Start/Finish Line: 8th Street between Central Ave & College Ave in Downtown Holland

Expected Runners: 1,000

Registration Fee:

$35 Register early and save!

$40 beginning August 1st

$50 beginning November 1st

🏃 The Course

Get ready for a scenic, fun, and fast 5K course that starts and ends in bustling downtown Holland. Here's your route:

Start on 8th Street between Central Ave & College Ave

Turn right on Central Ave, then right onto E 7th St

Take a left on Lincoln Ave and make your way toward one of Holland’s most iconic landmarks


Enter Windmill Island Gardens and run within 5 feet of the historic De Zwaan Windmill!

Exit Windmill Island and return via Lincoln Ave

Make a right onto E 8th St

Sprint through three full blocks of beautiful downtown shops and cheering spectators

Finish where you started—right in the heart of Holland!

🎉 An Experience You Won’t Forget

Organized by Lakeside Property Masters, this is more than just a race—it’s a full-on festive celebration! Our Race Director, Kevin J. Maas, CEO of Lakeside Property Masters, will be on the mic, keeping the energy high and the crowd pumped as he announces runners, tells stories, and brings the party all morning long.

đŸŽœ What’s Included:

✅ Professionally Timed Race by Epic Race Timing (epicracetiming.com) with Individual Bibs

✅ Custom Holland Turkey Trot T-Shirt (included with registration)

✅ Exclusive Turkey Trot Finisher Medal

✅ Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group receive special awards in a Downtown Awards Ceremony immediately following the race

✅ Only Turkey Trot in the world to run by the De Zwaan Windmill, and finish on Eighth Street, in downtown Holland Michigan!

✅ Live Announcing & Entertainment!

✅ Family-friendly atmosphere with tons of photo ops

📩 Packet Pickup Options

You’ve got two chances to grab your race packet and shirt:

đŸŠ” (Tuesday November 24)

4–7 PM at Gazelle Sports, Holland, MI

(Wednesday, November 25)

12-4 PM Gazelle Sports, Holland, MI

Important- No day of race registration or packet pickup

🚗 Parking & Porta Potties

Runners are strongly encouraged to carpool

Please try to arrive early, and use designated public parking at city parking lots, such as at the Holland Civic Center. Note that 7th and 8th Street will be closed for the duration of this race.

Public Restrooms and Porta Potties will be available on Central Ave, between 8th and 9th, for your convenience

⏳ Spots Will Sell Out—Register Now!

With 1,000 runners expected, and growing hype, this race will sell out FAST. Don’t wait—secure your spot NOW and guarantee your place in this cherished Thanksgiving tradition!

Whether you're chasing a PR or just want to earn that second helping of pie, the Holland Turkey Trot 5K is the perfect start to your holiday.

Sponsors! Join us! Check back here frequently as we will be adding amazing sponsors who are partnering with us! Consider writing a check directly to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland, or supporting the race in other ways, and we will promote your business! We can help your business by putting your logo on race materials, making promotional videos featuring our partnership on IG and FB, and also putting your logo on the back of the race T-shirt! Contact us!

Donations! Come back to this site soon, as we plan to give you the ability to make direct donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland right from this page!

Remember that it will be November in Michigan, so there may be snow on the course. We will still run! In particular the path on Windmill Island will not be plowed. Run at your own risk.

📬 Questions?

We’re happy to help! Reach out to the team at [email protected].

đŸ’„ See you on the starting line Thanksgiving morning!

Let’s TROT, CELEBRATE, and GIVE THANKS together in downtown Holland!

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