WILDWOOD Turkey Trot 10K
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Event overview
The WILDWOOD 5K and 10K Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning running event in Grover, Missouri. It is set at the Wildwood Farmers Market, 221 Plaza Dr, Grover, MO 63040. The event includes a youth fun run and road race options.
Distances
- 5k
- 10k
- 1/4 mile Kids Dash (10 and under)
Course and timing features
The course uses the paved Wildwood Greenway, crosses the Wildwood Sky Bridge, passes through the 109 tunnel and goes into Wildwood Park. The 10k follows an additional lap of the 5k route. Splits are recorded and professional chip timing is provided. Aid stations are located on the course (noted at mile 2 and mile 4).
Race items, awards and services
Registered participants receive a finishers medal, a long sleeve finisher T-shirt (size guarantee for early registrants), and a Trottinator neck buff. The kids dash includes a metal finisher award and bib. Awards are given to the top three in age groups: 1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Additional overall male and female awards are listed for both the 5k and 10k. The event offers aid station fluids, race snacks, post-race beverages, on-course tracking, free downloadable race photos, and an awards ceremony.
Logistics and community support
Packet pickup is scheduled at Wildwood Pub the day before the race and on race morning. The event supports the Rockwoods School District Cross Country program; proceeds designated for that charity are used for equipment and program support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
