Holland Turkey Trot 5K

🦃 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!

In our first-ever race in 2025, 1,245 runners joined us for an amazing Thanksgiving morning! We had an incredible time celebrating together, and we can’t wait to do it again in 2026!

Same great route. Same great tradition. Another unforgettable Thanksgiving morning in Downtown Holland!

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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

2025 Runners: 1,245!

Registration Fee:

$45 through October 31

$50 beginning November 1

The Holland Turkey Trot is benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland.

🏃 The Course

Get ready for the same scenic, fun, and fast 5K course that runners experienced in 2025! The race 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

This is more than just a race, it’s a full on festive celebration! Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks will be on the mic, joined by Race Director Kevin Maas, keeping the energy high and the crowd pumped as they announce runners, tell stories, and bring the party all morning long!

🎽 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
✅ A portion of proceeds benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland

📦 Packet Pickup Options

TBD soon for 2026!

🚗 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!

1,245 runners joined us for our first-ever Turkey Trot in 2025, and we’re expecting another incredible turnout in 2026!

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!

Want to put your business in front of thousands of local runners, families, and community members?

Consider writing a check directly to the Boys & 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 Instagram and Facebook, and also putting your logo on the back of the race T-shirt!

Contact us!

❄️ Michigan Weather Reminder

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 lakesidepropertymasters@gmail.com.

💥 See You on the Starting Line Thanksgiving Morning!

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

Thursday, November 26, 2026 • 8:00 AM

Register now and join us for the 2026 Holland Turkey Trot 5K! 🦃