When in November are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Michigan is November 21 and November 22, with 15 of them, 13 of those on Saturday, November 21. Another 41 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
Race calendar · November 2026 · Michigan
5K Races in Michigan in November 2026
Every 5K in Michigan in November 2026, all 77 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
November 5K Races, By the Numbers
33:44Median finish time
17:41Median winning time
190Median field size
37November 5K races with published results
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
When in November
The November Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across November. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The November 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Michigan 5K Races by City in November
All 5K Runs in Michigan in November
77 total Sat, Nov 14, 2026Buck Run Buchanan, MIFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Lake Orion/Rochester - Run Michigan Cheap Lake Orion, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Outrun Hunger Commerce, MIFrom $59Details Sat, Nov 14, 20262026 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions Shepherd, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Coldwater National Honor Society Turkey Trot Coldwater, MIFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Lowell, MIFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026The Leftover Run Ada, MIFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Humane Hustle 2026 Belmont, MIFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble Cement City, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Polar Plunge 5K And Fun Run Algonac, MIFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Miles for Meals 5K (old) Dearborn, MIFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Miles for Meals 5K Dearborn, MIFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer! East Lansing, MIFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 19, 20262nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5K Ada, MIFreeDetails Sat, Nov 21, 2026Silver Bells 5K Lansing, MIFrom $44Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk Brooklyn, MIFrom $28Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026WMU Turkey Trot Kalamazoo, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 20262026 ICCS Turkey Trot Imlay City, MIFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 20262026 Turkey Trot 5K Saugatuck, MIFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k Armada, MIFrom $47Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Santa 5k Run/Walk Northville, MIFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (47) Corunna, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Kinde Turkey Trot 5K Kinde, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Belding Area Community Fund Turkey Trot Belding, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 20262026 GVSU Turkey Trot Allendale, MIFrom $33Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Flint Elks Turkey Trot Grand Blanc, MIFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Blitzen the Dotte Wyandotte, MIFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot Dowagiac, MIFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Turkey Trails- Grand Rapids Zeeland, MIFrom $44Details Wed, Nov 25, 2026Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run Marine City, MIFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Lansing Turkey Trot Lansing, MIFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Deerfield Park Turkey Trot 5k Mt. Pleasant, MIFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run Portage, MIFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan) Jackson, MIFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run Niles, MIFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot Grand Rapids, MIFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Traverse City Turkey Trot Traverse City, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Run Muskegon's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk Muskegon, MIFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026New Beginnings Turkey Trot 5k Sheridan, MIFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Tamarac Turkey Trot Fremont, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Justify The Pie 5k and 15k Run/Walk Hudsonville, MIFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk Grand Rapids, MIFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 WILDCAT PRIDE 5k Turkey Trot Lakeview, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Dork Brothers Turkey Trot Alpena, MIFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Flat Rock Grateful Gallop 5k/1-Mile Flat Rock, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Iron Mountain Iron Mountain, MIFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Marquette Turkey Trot 2026 Marquette, MIFrom $10Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026YMCA of Barry County Turkey Trot Hastings, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CrossFit Lapeer's 6th Annual Turkey Chase 5K Lapeer, MIFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026St. Joseph Turkey Trot Saint Joseph, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Tri County Turkey Trot Howard City, MIFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run Thompsonville, MIFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026S3 Turkey Trot Detroit Detroit, MIFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026ConfluxCity Brewing Company's Turkey Trot 5K/ Family Fun Run Portland, MIFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Trot Allegan, MIFrom $5Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Gobbler Wobbler 5K and 5 Mile Lapeer, MIFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262024 Charlevoix Turkey Trot Charlevoix, MIFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run Holly, MIFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026South Lyon Huffin' for the Stuffin' South Lyon, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Manistee Turkey Trot 5k Manistee, MIFrom $10Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026GAHA Turkey Trot 2026 Gaylord, MIFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 202612th Annual Mighty Gobbler Troy, MIFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Baker College "B" Thankful 5K Cadillac, MIFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026REDS Turkey Trot 5k Mancelona, MIFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Kiwanis Boyne City Turkey Trot Boyne City, MIFrom $30Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE Grand Rapids, MIFrom $43Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk Owosso, MIFrom $40Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Fantasy 5K Howell, MIFrom $35Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Pastrami Joe's Give S'more Shuffle Marshall, MIFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Turkey Trails- Ann Arbor Milford, MIFrom $42Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Michigan Jaguars FC 5K Milford, MIFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot Gladwin, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (48) Lansing, MIFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Charger Trot Grand Rapids, MIFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 29, 2026Leftovers Run: Another Epic Race Dexter, MIRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sun, Nov 29, 2026Turkey Trails - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $43Details Sun, Nov 29, 2026Turkey Trot Luna Pier, MIFrom $25Details
Common Questions About Running a November 5K in Michigan
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 37 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 33:44, and the median winning time was 17:41. So anything under 33:44 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical November 5K field?
The median one finished 190 runners, across the 37 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:04:38.
Are there trail 5K races in Michigan in November?
Yes, 4 races around Michigan get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.