Fitness Now Turkey Trot - Festus
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About the race
Fitness NOW Turkey Trot is a community running event held at Fitness N.O.W. on West Main Street in Festus, Missouri on November 26, 2026. The event offers timed and untimed options and supports a local charity partner, JeffCo Shop with a Cop, with a portion of race proceeds donated to the program.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
Packet pickup is available at Fitness NOW Studio (407 W Main St) on Tuesday, November 24 (3:30 pm–7:30 pm), Wednesday, November 25 (11:00 am–1:00 pm), and race morning. Registrations submitted by November 5 are guaranteed a Turkey Trot shirt.
Awards for the 5K include prizes for the Top 3 overall finishers and top three male and female finishers in each age group: 14 & under, 15 to 24, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 54, and 55 and over. Age-group finishers receive an individualized Turkey Trot medal. A course map is provided for the 5K.
JeffCo Shop with a Cop raises funds year-round to provide children in grades K–6 from Jefferson County school districts with a supervised shopping experience and a $150 gift card. The program involves more than 30 first responder agencies and provided over 550 children with $150 each last year; the race organization donated $10,000 to the program in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
