8th Annual 5K Turkey Vulture Trot

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 22, 2012

Begin Thanksgiving Day by boosting your metabolism for the feast to come! Crystal’s 8th Annual Turkey Vulture Trot 5K run/walk is held on a paved, looped-course thru the scenic rolling terrain of Crystal Mountain. Top male and female finishers overall in the 5K receive a Crystal Premier Unlimited Season Pass!

2012 5K Results » (PDF)

2012 1 Mile Fun Run Results » (PDF)


Start Time:
9am-5K (10am-1 Mile Fun Run)
Timing by Benzie Central Cross-Country Team.

Age Divisions: 
12 & under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+
5K medals awarded to top 3 males & females in each age division.

Entry Fee:
5K: $20 thru Nov. 21 ($25 race day). 1st 100 to register for the 5K get a t-shirt! 
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $10 thru Nov. 21 ($15 race day).

Call or stop by the Park at Water's Edge, 800.968.7686, ext. 7000.

 Check-in & Registration:
- Wednesday, November 21: Park at Water's Edge, 4-6pm
- Or Race Day: Registration Tent at Kinlochen, 8-8:30am

Registration Form >>

Rebecca Lessard & Doolin

All proceeds from the 5K Turkey Vulture Trot benefit Wings Of Wonder, a non-profit raptor sanctuary and educational organization, based in Empire Michigan. Wings of Wonder is owned and operated by Rebecca Lessard. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Rebecca and Doolin, a young turkey vulture who joins Rebecca for many of her educational presentations.

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