New Hope Turkey Trot
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New Hope Turkey Trot
The New Hope Turkey Trot is the second annual community fundraiser held by New Hope Christian School in Smithville, Missouri. The event includes a self timed trail run/walk and supports the school’s operational expenses and tuition assistance programs; all proceeds go to the school.
Two distances are offered:
- 5K trail run/walk
- 1.25 miles family fun run/walk
The course begins on the former Julia Bargman Memorial cross country course and follows a tree line with several Nature Knowledge stations and frequent deer sightings. The 5K continues through a seasonal campground on asphalt, crosses a spillway, then moves onto gravel and dirt trails in the Lake Remote area where runners encounter roots, rocks, and uneven terrain. The route includes a significant uphill section followed by a technical descent, then runs along the Little Platte river bottom and a grassy bank before returning to the gravel path and finish area.
The event will be held at the Smith’s Fork recreation area with parking near the soccer and baseball fields and overflow parking at Grace Community Church across MO Hwy DD. Registration opens October 2 and closes November 16. The listed registration fee is $30. Children age five and under may participate free. Packet pickup and t-shirt distribution are scheduled the day before the event at Smithville United Methodist Church. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
