About the Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
The route rolls through rural Vernon Township, with real hills and enough turns to keep things interesting. The organizer mentions a stretch where local cows have apparently taken up spectating duties, which gives you a sense of the surrounding landscape. This is a Thanksgiving morning race that benefits a local food pantry, and many people bring a donation to drop off at the start.
Packet pickup opens early on race morning, well before the gun. The start area has a holiday-morning feel, with families, groups of friends, and solo runners all showing up together. There is a prize for the most creative feathered costume, if you feel like leaning into the theme.
