Turkey Day 8K - Missoula
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Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Fun Run : Missoula
The event on November 26, 2026 hosts three running options that begin at the University of Montana Campus Recreation lot. Distances offered:
- 8K timed event
- 5K timed event (no strollers allowed)
- 3K untimed family fun run, free for all ages
The 8K course includes the 3K loop followed by additional distance. All courses start from the same location. Timed participants receive chip timing, a custom Turkey Day bib, and an exclusive BOCO winter hat; 3K participants may purchase the same hat for $25 while supplies last. The 3K is untimed, requires registration, and its registration does not include a race bib.
Youth entries (ages 13 and under) are free; ages 14–18 have a set youth fee. Adult registration fees increase in stages as the event date approaches. Entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable per the race waiver and cancellation policy.
Bib pickup is available the day before at Run Wild Missoula headquarters (125 E Main St.) and on race morning near the start line. There are no aid stations on course. Dogs are not allowed except for ADA service animals on a non-retractable leash of six feet or less.
The event supports the Missoula Food Bank. For every pound of donated non-perishable food, the organizer will match with $1 up to $1,250. The organizer also acknowledges that Thanksgiving is a day of mourning for Indigenous peoples and invites reflection on that history. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
