
From the Organizer
Packet Pick Up
Monday, November 23, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Five Oaks on Warson (1200 N. Warson Road Olivette, MO 63132 )
Tuesday, November 24, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Five Oaks on Warson (1200 N. Warson Road Olivette, MO 63132 )
Wednesday, November 25, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Five Oaks on Warson (1200 N. Warson Road Olivette, MO 63132 )
Course
Starting and ending at Stacy Park. The loop course takes runners over residential paved streets and onto a tranquil asphalt trail. Chip timing provided by Big River Race Management ensures quick and accurate race results - no matter where in the pack you start!
Race Day: Thanksgiving Day Nov 26, 2026
7:00 - 7:45am Packet Pickup
7:00 - 7:45am Walk Up Registration
8:00am 5K Run/Walk Start
9:00am Awards/Prizes
The Olivette Turkey Trot contributes 100% of its proceeds to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.
Serving over 6,500 people each MONTH, the City is a proud sponsor of the Food Pantry.
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
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
293,109
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Olivette Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Big River Cross Country Camp
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Olivette Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026