Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Family Fun Run
Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Family Fun Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Missoula, MT, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us Thursday, November 26 for a gobblin’ good time!
The Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot and 3K Family Fun Run courses travel the University District and along the Clark Fork River! Donations and a portion of event proceeds go to the Missoula Food Bank.
This is a family friendly and walker friendly Turkey Trot event! Strollers are allowed in the event. We ask that you start near the back of the pack and be mindful when maneuvering around other participants.
Per Run Wild Missoula event policies, dogs are not allowed to participate in the event with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Service animals must be on non-retractable, 6 foot or less leash.
As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.
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
37°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Missoula 2 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Missoula, MT
Population
75,600
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,168 ft
Nearest Airport
MSO
Missoula Montana Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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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What Are You
Waiting For?
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88
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Family Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Family Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026