Joplin Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM CST
- Location Joplin, Missouri
- Price $18.84 - $34.74
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Downtown Joplin, Jasper! This beloved family tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a festive 5K run/walk that has become a staple for many on Thanksgiving morning. The certified 5K course begins and ends at the scenic Schroeder Family Exploreum, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience as it is closed to traffic.
Participants can look forward to a variety of fantastic perks, including a super soft event shirt, an amazing finisher medal, chip timing, and lively music by Resonation. Plus, enjoy delicious donuts and coffee to fuel your run! The event also features a 1-mile fun run starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 8:00 AM. Don’t miss out on Joplin's largest 5K event—it's the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends!
Participants can look forward to a variety of fantastic perks, including a super soft event shirt, an amazing finisher medal, chip timing, and lively music by Resonation. Plus, enjoy delicious donuts and coffee to fuel your run! The event also features a 1-mile fun run starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 8:00 AM. Don’t miss out on Joplin's largest 5K event—it's the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
JOPLIN'S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 14TH YEAR!
Welcome to the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin presented by Freeman Health System! Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become a family tradition for many. This CERTIFIED 5K course begins and ends right in front of the Schroeder Family Exploreum, which is closed to traffic. Participants of the 5K will enjoy a super soft event shirt, AMAZING FINISHER MEDAL, chip timing, start/finish line announcing by BoCa Enterprises, music by Resonation, donuts, and coffee. As Joplins largest 5K, this is a race you dont want to miss!
1 MILE FUN RUN START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 8:00AM
Welcome to the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin presented by Freeman Health System! Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become a family tradition for many. This CERTIFIED 5K course begins and ends right in front of the Schroeder Family Exploreum, which is closed to traffic. Participants of the 5K will enjoy a super soft event shirt, AMAZING FINISHER MEDAL, chip timing, start/finish line announcing by BoCa Enterprises, music by Resonation, donuts, and coffee. As Joplins largest 5K, this is a race you dont want to miss!
1 MILE FUN RUN START TIME: 7:30AM
5K START TIME: 8:00AM
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