
From the Organizer
The Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot is held the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving in memoriam of Brad Yantis by contributing to his MNU endowment scholarship, The American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge KC 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 21st, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
Where: Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University
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 food pantry. Please bring items with you the morning of the race and drop them off at the donations table.
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The Yantis family started a scholarship endowment in 2020 for future athletes at Brad's alma mater; MidAmerica Nazarene University. 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.
Events
Weather
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
52°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
143,720
as of 2023
Elevation
1,034 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 29 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
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Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026