2026 Sertoma Turkey Trot
2026 Sertoma Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Saint Joseph, MO, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is for all ages and fitness levels. Bring the family out for fun, fitness, and togetherness! Walkers and runners are welcome to come wobble before you gobble. All participants will receive medals for participation. Awards will be given for creative holiday costumes for one individual and one family and one pet.
Register before 11/2 to receive a race T-Shirt.
All proceeds go to support Noyes Home for Children, the YMCA of St. Joseph and Sertoma.
NOTE
Online registration is required and will remain open through 8:45 am on the day of the race. There will be no in-person registration on the day of the race.
Entrants may park in the Casino parking lot. (In designated area).
BIB AND T-SHIRT PICKUP
Bib and T-shirts may be picked up at the YMCA of St. Joseph on November 26, 2025 between 1 pm and 5 pm, or on race
day from 7:30 to 8:45 am at the Casino.
RACE START/FINISH
The race will start/finish at Casino. Participants will be timed with shoe tags provided by Show Me Running Company. Finish photos will be available at RunSignUp.com
COURSE
Participants will leave the parking lot and travel north on Waterworks Road. Course is well be marked and flat with views.
AWARDS
Trophies will be given to the overall male and female participants. Place medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age
division. Finisher medals will be given to all participants.
Show Me Running Company
-Finish line photo! We will upload the photo online and provide you and the participant a link to download for free!
-Finish line video! Our all-weather video camera will record every finisher.
-Online event registration and results. Using Run Sign Up participants can register, view their results, and see their finish line photo and video.
-Email notifications. After the event, finishers will be sent a link to see their results, finish line photos and video. We can also send pre-race announcements to all registered participants for you. Instant results! Finishers will see their name and time on a large flat screen tv when they cross the finish line.
-Results kiosk. (space and power limitations may affect our ability to provide a results kiosk). Participants can instantly print their results (time, pace, rank, etc.) on a label that they can stick in their training log.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Joseph Rosecrans Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Joseph, MO
Population
71,542
as of 2023
City Elevation
965 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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149
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Sertoma Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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2026 Sertoma Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026