WILDWOOD 5K and 10K Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Grover, Missouri
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic Thanksgiving tradition at the WILDWOOD 5K and 10K Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Wildwood, St. Louis! This fun-filled family-friendly event kicks off at 8:30 AM, starting from the vibrant Racers Village at the Farmers Market. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K route that winds through picturesque Wildwood Park and across iconic Wildwood bridges, or tackle the 10K by turning around at Racers Village.
The day promises excitement for everyone, including a free 1/4 mile kids dash where young racers can earn a "Trottinator" metal finisher pin! With custom medals for the top three finishers in various age groups and overall winners in both the 5K and 10K, there's plenty of motivation to run your best. All registered participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve T-shirt, delicious race snacks, hot chocolate, and more! Plus, enjoy the lively atmosphere with music, professional chip timing, and an awards ceremony to celebrate your achievements. Don't miss out on this amazing way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities while supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Rock
The day promises excitement for everyone, including a free 1/4 mile kids dash where young racers can earn a "Trottinator" metal finisher pin! With custom medals for the top three finishers in various age groups and overall winners in both the 5K and 10K, there's plenty of motivation to run your best. All registered participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve T-shirt, delicious race snacks, hot chocolate, and more! Plus, enjoy the lively atmosphere with music, professional chip timing, and an awards ceremony to celebrate your achievements. Don't miss out on this amazing way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities while supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Rock
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Wildwood Turkey Trot AKA TheTrotinator! Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.
Starting at 8:30am in beautiful downtown Wildwood. The Trottinator is a fun family friendly 5k and 10k Thanksgiving morning event!
Run walk or jog starting from racers village at the Farmers market down the pedestrian pathway to beautiful Wildwood Park and back across the famous Wildwood bridges for a perfect pre turkey 5k! OR take the turn around in Racers village for the 10k!
Free 1/4 mile kids dash with "Trottinator" Metal finisher pin for those registered by Nov 2. All kids get a cool race number to wear on race day! Get them signed up and chase that Turkey down!
Custom Turkey Trottinator MEDALS to top 3 in Age Groups! (1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) and top 3 Overall Male and Female winners for BOTH 5 and 10k.
For registering, you not only get an awesome 5 or 10K Run on beautiful Wildwood trails, you get a Wildwood Turkey "Trottinator" custom finishers long sleeve T (Guaranteed only to those that register by Nov 2) Racers Village Donuts, A Trottinator neck buff, Race Snacks, Soda Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Water, Sports Drink, Professional Chip Timing, Aid stations at mile 2 and 4, Music pumping at racer village, Awards Ceremony, Free and Podium Pics, Cheer on your friends and family! A great way to start your Thanksgiving festivities!
Please consider donating to The Rockwoods School District Cross Country program. 100% of proceeds go to help keep kids in shoes, jackets, tarps, drinks, and general program support. If you know someone on the XC or Track Teams you can donate in their name and they will receive an email knowing you are thinking of and supporting them!
KOM/QOM 1 mile downhill segment for glory on race day. it WILL be marked and awarded on race day. "The Fastest Trottinator" >>>>https://www.strava.com/segments/35701285
Trottinator Strava Route link >>>> https://www.strava.com/routes/3129085697779487164
Packet pick up race morning starting at 6am,
National Anthem goes off at 8:26, you go off at 8:30.
Its gonna be a great day! get signed up, tell your friends to join you and lets gooo!!
Starting at 8:30am in beautiful downtown Wildwood. The Trottinator is a fun family friendly 5k and 10k Thanksgiving morning event!
Run walk or jog starting from racers village at the Farmers market down the pedestrian pathway to beautiful Wildwood Park and back across the famous Wildwood bridges for a perfect pre turkey 5k! OR take the turn around in Racers village for the 10k!
Free 1/4 mile kids dash with "Trottinator" Metal finisher pin for those registered by Nov 2. All kids get a cool race number to wear on race day! Get them signed up and chase that Turkey down!
Custom Turkey Trottinator MEDALS to top 3 in Age Groups! (1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) and top 3 Overall Male and Female winners for BOTH 5 and 10k.
For registering, you not only get an awesome 5 or 10K Run on beautiful Wildwood trails, you get a Wildwood Turkey "Trottinator" custom finishers long sleeve T (Guaranteed only to those that register by Nov 2) Racers Village Donuts, A Trottinator neck buff, Race Snacks, Soda Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Water, Sports Drink, Professional Chip Timing, Aid stations at mile 2 and 4, Music pumping at racer village, Awards Ceremony, Free and Podium Pics, Cheer on your friends and family! A great way to start your Thanksgiving festivities!
Please consider donating to The Rockwoods School District Cross Country program. 100% of proceeds go to help keep kids in shoes, jackets, tarps, drinks, and general program support. If you know someone on the XC or Track Teams you can donate in their name and they will receive an email knowing you are thinking of and supporting them!
KOM/QOM 1 mile downhill segment for glory on race day. it WILL be marked and awarded on race day. "The Fastest Trottinator" >>>>https://www.strava.com/segments/35701285
Trottinator Strava Route link >>>> https://www.strava.com/routes/3129085697779487164
Packet pick up race morning starting at 6am,
National Anthem goes off at 8:26, you go off at 8:30.
Its gonna be a great day! get signed up, tell your friends to join you and lets gooo!!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$31.74
OPENS SOON1 Lap, Depart racers village and run/walk along the marked course across the Pedestrian Highway Bridge through Wildwood Park and the Water/Aid station, and back to racers village! -
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS SOON2 Laps, Depart Racers village and run/walk along the well marked course across the Pedestrian Highway Bridge through Wildwood Park and the Water/Aid station, and back to racers village to wave at your friends, then turn around and take another lap! -
Free 1/4 Mile Kids Dash (10 and Under) "Chase the Turkey"
Incl. Finishers Trottinator Pin
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:45AM EST)
Free
OPENS SOON
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