Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Olathe, Kansas
- Price $6.30 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Olathe, Johnson County! This uplifting event takes place the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving and is not only a celebration of fitness but also a heartfelt tribute to Brad Yantis. Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, or trot the 5K course, making it a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause.
Starting at 9 a.m. at the Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, this community-focused race features timing chips for all participants, ensuring an accurate finish time. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and we encourage you to bring 3-5 non-perishable food items to donate to the local Salvation Army Outpost food pantry. By joining the Coach Yantis 5K, you will not only contribute to a scholarship endowment in Brad's memory but also support the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge KC and local Olathe Public Schools grants. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled morning of running and camaraderie!
Starting at 9 a.m. at the Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, this community-focused race features timing chips for all participants, ensuring an accurate finish time. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and we encourage you to bring 3-5 non-perishable food items to donate to the local Salvation Army Outpost food pantry. By joining the Coach Yantis 5K, you will not only contribute to a scholarship endowment in Brad's memory but also support the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge KC and local Olathe Public Schools grants. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled morning of running and camaraderie!
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 23rd, 2024 @ 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 group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/503868350905990] or the Coach Yantis 5K Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachyantisturkeytrot/?hl=en] 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 23rd, 2024 @ 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 group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/503868350905990] or the Coach Yantis 5K Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachyantisturkeytrot/?hl=en] 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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