MHK Turkey Trot
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About the race
The MHK Turkey Trot 5K is an annual Thanksgiving Day road event held in Manhattan, Kansas. The 2026 edition is the 11th running and takes place on Thursday, November 26, with the start and finish located at 12th & Moro in Aggieville. The certified course is an out-and-back 5K that goes around City Park and along Poyntz.
Distances
- 5K out-and-back through City Park and down Poyntz.
- Virtual 5K same price as the street race; shirt and medal mailed after the event.
Entry fees are tiered: adults pay $30 through November 8 and $35 after that date; runners 12 and under save $10 on each tier. Race-day registration is accepted on site. Packet pickup is available the Tuesday and Wednesday before the race at Manhattan Running Company (1129 Garden Way) and race morning at Kite’s Bar & Grill; the race-day pickup table closes shortly before the event.
Every finisher receives a medal and overall male and female winners receive plaques. Shirts are provided while supplies last. Organizers note a course record of 14:16 set in 2016 and bill the event as the fastest 5K in Kansas. Manhattan Running Company and Red Dirt Race Management produce the event; Central National Bank is the title sponsor. Proceeds benefit the Flint Hills Breadbasket. A mail-in registration option is available by sending the mailed form and a check to Manhattan Running Company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
