JOPLIN'S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 15TH YEAR! Welcome to the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin presented by Freeman Health System! Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become a family tradition for many. This CERTIFIED 5K course begins and ends […]
The tradition lives on! The St. Louis region's largest and oldest Thanksgiving Day run gets set for its 44th annual edition. Choose between the 3-mile and 6-mile races. Run in-person or virtually! Downtown Kirkwood is where it's all happening. The 3-mile begins at 7:30 AM while the 6-mile begins at 8:10 AM.
2026 RACE UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS 1) Strange Donuts waiting for you at the finish line 2) Runner’s choice classic t-shirt or *upgrade to a thin-tec soft polyester pullover! 3) Run the 12th Annual St. Louis Turkey Trot!
Before you sit down to your Thanksgiving feast, come out and get moving with us—and know that your sponsorship or race registration supports an incredible cause: Shop with a Cop. This program raises money year-round to provide underprivileged children with a special Christmas shopping experience. More than 30 Jefferson County First Responder Agencies participate in […]
The Olivette Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning tradition at Stacy Park, bringing together over 2,000 participants for a chip-timed 5K run/walk that blends fitness, fun, and community spirit. Family-friendly and inclusive, the event welcomes strollers, leashed dogs, and includes a free Kids Fun Run for children under five. Participants receive a custom Turkey Trot […]
Race: THANKSGIVING DAY PIE RUN Distance: 5 K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run Date: 11/26/2026 Time: 10K Run (8:15 a.m.) Time: 5K Run/Walk (8:30 a.m.) Location: 810 Sandstone, North Jefferson City, Missouri Race Description CHIP Timing!!! Bring a canned food item – proceeds to Samaritan Center (Food to benefit the Samaritan Center – 6870 pounds […]
Kick off your Thanksgiving day right with an active morning, joining thousands of runners and walkers at Turkey Trot STL on America's most popular racing day! Join us for this Thanksgiving tradition by running or walking in the family-friendly Turkey Trot STL 5K at St. Charles Family Arena. Not only will you burn some calories […]
Welcome to the TROTTINATOR. A premier Turkey Trot in Wildwood Missouri! Brought to you by Rockinator Racing. Starting at 8:30am, the Trottinator is a fun family friendly 5k and 10k Thanksgiving morning event.! Run walk or jog starting from racers village at the Farmers market down the pedestrian pathway to beautiful Wildwood Park and back […]
The most fun Thanksgiving Day 5K around with all proceeds benefiting Teen Challenge St. Louis, featuring a beautiful rolling out and back course through the Maryville University's campus. Great attendance prizes and awards will be given out! The race kicks off at 8:30am!
2026 marks the 27th year for the Annual Turkey Trot 5k & Fun Run! Come RUN and WALK with us Thanksgiving morning before enjoying your holiday festivities! Awards for the 5K will be given to the top overall male, top overall female, and top three in each age group. Age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, […]