New Hope Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Smithville, Missouri
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
The course offers a fantastic experience for runners of all skill levels, featuring a family-friendly fun run of approximately 1.25 miles, alongside a more challenging back-half designed to thrill seasoned trail runners. Starting on the historic Julia Bargman Memorial Cross Country course, participants will navigate through beautiful wooded areas, encounter 'Nature Knowledge' stations, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Remote. With its mix of gravel, dirt trails, and even a few technical descents, this race promises adventure at every turn. Plus, all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finisher's medal! Donβt miss out on this chance to create a new tradition in the Northlandβregister by November 21, 2025, to secure your t-shirt and be part of this exciting event!
Organiser's Description
This first-ever turkey trot in Smithville will be held in the Smith's Fork recreation area with ample parking near the soccer and baseball fields as well as overflow parking at Grace Community Church, just a cross MO Hwy DD. All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal. As mentioned, this inaugural event will be self-timed.
The course has something to offer all skill levels, with a 1.25ish family friendly fun run and a challenging back-half that will leave experienced trail runners exhilarated. All runners will begin on the former Julia Bargman Memorial Cross Country course and wind along the tree line where deer sightings are common. This section of the course also offers several 'Nature Knowledge' stations along the way.
Participants of the full 5k will continue on and run through the seasonal campground on an asphalt road and head across the spillway towards the gravel/dirt trails of the Lake Remote area. In this section you will encounter tree roots, rocks, and uneven terrain, so watch your footing. Also watch for bald eagles (although more common in December, sightings in November are possible as the bald eagles begin their winter migration) as you break through the trees to the beauty and serenity of Lake Remote. Catch your breath here though because you will soon encounter the course's biggest hill. What goes up must come down however and the technical descent is no joke! Rocks, roots, and uneven ground are plentiful, but it doesn't last long You will bottom out along the Little Platte river bottom and run along the grassy bank before rejoining the gravel path leading back to the spillway and the finish line.
Please consider helping to make this first ever New Hope Turkey Trot a success while supporting Christian education in Smithville. Our hope is that, with your help, this event can become a Northland tradition like no other! Register by Friday, November 21, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Children 5 and under can participate for free. . .be sure to visit our store to order extra t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, or a hooded sweatshirt. Orders placed by November 21st can be picked up race day, or items can be picked up at the school (505 N. 169 Hwy Smithville, MO) the following week.
Races
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New Hope Turkey Trot 5k Trail Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
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1601 DD Highway, Smithville, 64089, MO, United States
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