Turkey trots in Missouri 2026
Turkey trots are the Thanksgiving races: mostly 5Ks on Thanksgiving morning, often for a local charity, and the biggest running day of the year in the US. 56 turkey trots in Missouri. 39 on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Dates, distances and how competitive each field is.
- Sat, Nov 7Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1MKansas City5K10K
- Sat, Nov 7Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (45)Kansas City5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 7HGCC Turkey TrotGreenville5K
- Sun, Nov 8St. James Vineyard Turkey TrotSt. James5K
- Sat, Nov 14Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonBransonHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 14Turkey TrailsSpringfield5K10K
- Sat, Nov 14Turkey Trails - SpringfieldSpringfield5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 14Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (46)Branson5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 21The Turkey March 5KHarrisburg5K
- Sat, Nov 21Wash U vs. Cancer Turkey TrotSaint Louis5K
- Thu, Nov 26CHS Turkey TrotSedalia5K
- Thu, Nov 26Galloping GobblerSaint Robert5K10K
- Thu, Nov 26Gillham Road GobbleTrot 5KKansas City5K
- Thu, Nov 26Gobble WobbleCape Girardeau5K
- Thu, Nov 26LOTO Turkey TrotCamdenton5K
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day Pie RunJefferson City5K10K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey TraxColumbia5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Trot 5K-uknkown-5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Trot 5KSpringfield5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Trot STL - Saint CharlesSaint Charles5K
- Thu, Nov 26Wildwood 5K and 10K Turkey TrotWildwood5K10K
- Thu, Nov 2632nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by CoxHealthSpringfield5K
- Thu, Nov 26Butler Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkButler5K
- Thu, Nov 26Dallas County YMCA Turkey Day 5kBuffalo5K
- Thu, Nov 26Joplin Turkey TrotJoplin5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Mexico Family YMCA Turkey TrotMexico5K
- Thu, Nov 26New Hope Turkey TrotSmithville5K
- Thu, Nov 26Olivette Turkey TrotSaint Louis5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26St. Louis Turkey Trot 5K & 8KSt. Louis5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Run ‘26Sainte Genevieve5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey TrotChillicothe5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day RunKansas City5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 2644th Annual Kirkwood Webster Turkey Day RunKirkwood5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Chesterfield 38th Annual Gobble Wobble 5KChesterfield5K
- Thu, Nov 26Chesterfield Turkey TrotChesterfield5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26CHS Turkey Trot Sponsored by US Quality ConstructionSedalia5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Fleet Feet Columbia Turkey Trax 5KColumbia5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Mountaineer Turkey Strut 5KMount Vernon5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey ScrambleOzark5K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day RunKansas City5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26WILDWOOD 5K and 10K Turkey TrotGrover5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 262026 Sertoma Turkey TrotSaint Joseph5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Hyde Park's GobbleTrot 5K on Gillham Road - Thanksgiving DayKansas City5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Kansas City Turkey Trot 5KKansas City5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Parkville Turkey Trail Trot 5kParkville5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Parkville Turkey Trail Trot 5kParkville5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Tracks Thanksgiving Day 5KGrain Valley5K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Branson Turkey TrotBranson5K
- Thu, Nov 26Springfield Turkey TrotSpringfield5K
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler 5K and 10KIndependence5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Turkey TrailsSaint Louis5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITYKansas City5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler 5K & 10K at Independence, MO (48)Independence5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Turkey Trails - St. LouisMaryland Heights5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Sun, Nov 29Turkey TrailsParkville5K10K
- Sun, Nov 29Turkey Trails - Kansas CityParkville5K10KHalf marathon Competitive
Turkey trots by state
Alabama 35Alaska 2Arizona 28Arkansas 32California 137Colorado 42Connecticut 36Delaware 7Washington, DC 9Florida 188Georgia 70Hawaii 8Idaho 13Illinois 77Indiana 48Iowa 25Kansas 18Kentucky 50Louisiana 18Maine 18Maryland 52Massachusetts 71Michigan 83Minnesota 29Mississippi 13Missouri 56Montana 11Nebraska 13Nevada 10New Hampshire 18New Jersey 92New Mexico 11New York 106North Carolina 116North Dakota 4Ohio 80Oklahoma 26Oregon 21Pennsylvania 100Rhode Island 4South Carolina 34South Dakota 6Tennessee 47Texas 155Utah 18Vermont 16Virginia 89Washington 61West Virginia 18Wisconsin 33Wyoming 4
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Common questions
When are turkey trots in Missouri in 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. 39 of the 56 turkey trots we list in Missouri are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a turkey trot?
Most are 5Ks: 98% of the turkey trots in Missouri have one. 19 offer a 10K and 7 offer a Half marathon. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which turkey trot in Missouri has the fastest field?
By past results, Turkey Scramble in Ozark, then 44th Annual Kirkwood Webster Turkey Day Run. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a turkey trot?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.