Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Olathe, Kansas
- Price $6.30 - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at 9 a.m., held at the Cunningham Center on the beautiful campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University. This heartwarming event takes place the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving, honoring the memory of Brad Yantis while supporting vital causes, including the MNU endowment scholarship, the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge KC, and grants for Olathe Public Schools.
Everyone is welcome to participate in this fun-filled 5K, with timing chips provided for all runners. Race day check-in starts at 8 a.m., where you can pick up your race packet, bib, timing chip, and exclusive t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to bring along 3-5 non-perishable food items to support the local Salvation Army food pantry. Be sure to stay connected for the latest updates by following the Coach Yantis 5K on social media. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, fitness, and giving back!
Everyone is welcome to participate in this fun-filled 5K, with timing chips provided for all runners. Race day check-in starts at 8 a.m., where you can pick up your race packet, bib, timing chip, and exclusive t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to bring along 3-5 non-perishable food items to support the local Salvation Army food pantry. Be sure to stay connected for the latest updates by following the Coach Yantis 5K on social media. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, fitness, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
The Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot [https://www.coachyantis5k.com/]is held the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving in memoriam of Brad Yantis by contributing to his MNU [https://www.mnu.edu/] endowment scholarship, The American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge KC [https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1019] and the Olathe Public Schools grants via a local community partner.
Who: All are welcome to join in on the 5K Turkey Trot. Timing chips will be given to all participants.
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
Where: Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University [https://www.google.com/search?q=cunningham+center+mnu&oq=cunn&aqs=chrome.0.35i39i355i650j46i39i175i199i650j69i57j0i433i512j0i131i433i512j46i131i340i433i650l2j46i20i175i199i263i512j46i175i199i512j0i433i512.1449j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]
Check-in, race packet, bib, timing chip and t-shirt pick-up will start at 8 a.m. on race day inside the foyer of Cunningham Center on the campus of MNU. An informational email will be sent to participants two weeks prior to the race with all specific updated details.
Participants are encouraged to bring 3-5 non-perishable food drive items to collect for the local Salvation Army Outpost [https://www.facebook.com/salvationarmyolathe/] food pantry. Please bring items with you the morning of the race and drop them off at the donations table.
Follow along at the Coach Yantis 5K Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Coach-Yantis-5K/61581112921504/] or the Coach Yantis 5K Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/CoachYantis5K/] account for the latest updates!
The Yantis family started a scholarship endowment in 2020 for future athletes at Brad's alma mater; MidAmerica Nazarene University [https://www.mnu.edu/following-his-lead-family-establishes-endowment-honoring-influential-husband-father-coach/]. The scholarship has been given to a current MNU student for the last three years. In 2023, the generosity continued as a percentage of the race funds will go towards the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge KC. [https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/kansas-city.html]
Who: All are welcome to join in on the 5K Turkey Trot. Timing chips will be given to all participants.
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 @ 9 a.m.
Where: Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University [https://www.google.com/search?q=cunningham+center+mnu&oq=cunn&aqs=chrome.0.35i39i355i650j46i39i175i199i650j69i57j0i433i512j0i131i433i512j46i131i340i433i650l2j46i20i175i199i263i512j46i175i199i512j0i433i512.1449j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]
Check-in, race packet, bib, timing chip and t-shirt pick-up will start at 8 a.m. on race day inside the foyer of Cunningham Center on the campus of MNU. An informational email will be sent to participants two weeks prior to the race with all specific updated details.
Participants are encouraged to bring 3-5 non-perishable food drive items to collect for the local Salvation Army Outpost [https://www.facebook.com/salvationarmyolathe/] food pantry. Please bring items with you the morning of the race and drop them off at the donations table.
Follow along at the Coach Yantis 5K Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Coach-Yantis-5K/61581112921504/] or the Coach Yantis 5K Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/CoachYantis5K/] account for the latest updates!
The Yantis family started a scholarship endowment in 2020 for future athletes at Brad's alma mater; MidAmerica Nazarene University [https://www.mnu.edu/following-his-lead-family-establishes-endowment-honoring-influential-husband-father-coach/]. The scholarship has been given to a current MNU student for the last three years. In 2023, the generosity continued as a percentage of the race funds will go towards the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge KC. [https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/kansas-city.html]
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