St. Louis Turkey Trot 8K
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St. Louis Turkey Trot
The St. Louis Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning road race held in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO on November 26, 2026. The event is billed as the 12th Annual St. Louis Turkey Trot and is part of the Missouri Runs Race Series and the nationwide Thankful Turkey Run/Walk national leaderboard.
Distances offered include:
- 8K
- 5K
- Kids dash
The course is entirely on paved roads and features chip timing. There are fun run and kids categories, and course time limits are posted for each distance (8K 1 hour 30 minutes; 5K 1 hour 20 minutes). Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall; age categories start at 10 and under and continue in standard increments up to 70 and older. All kids dash participants receive a finisher award.
Participant gear options include a classic t-shirt or an upgraded thin-tec soft polyester pullover. Strange Donuts are provided at the finish line. Packet options include mailed packets for a fee or race-day pickup with pre-event pickup details posted before the event; unclaimed gear may incur mailing fees. Virtual participation is available with virtual packets mailed after race day and a separate results submission process. Water stations provide water and there is no gear check on site. Strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers only; dogs are not permitted. Volunteers receive an event shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
