
From the Organizer
Packet Pick up Hometown Sports Ozark Mo 3pm to 6pm 11/25 Hometown Sports 201 W Church St, Ozark, MO 65721
Packet Pick Up also Race Morning 11/26 7am-8:15am Race starts at 8:30am
PLEASE do not call The OC or Hometown Sports for information they are just sponsors of the event
For all questions, please send to 417Running@gmail.com or call 417 221 6442
Children 12 and under 15.00 Adults 5k 30.00 until Nov 15th after the 15th ....35.00 Adults
The course for Turkey Scramble 5k 2026 We will start at the front of the OC, then head around the OC and down to the Ozark Vo-Tech Parking Lot and around the building then back down to the Finley River Bridge long side Finley River all the way up to The OC Trail. Then back up to The OC. The end has a small slope but for the most part the course is level for all walkers/runners and provides a nice scenic view of the river and business district of Ozark Mo. Finish Line: Managed by Ridge Runner Sports. Ozark Racing Systems, Springfield, MO Awards:
Individuals All registered runners/walkers guaranteed t shirt Nov 15th Turkey Scramble runners will receive Finisher Medal
Overall winners (male & female) 5k Gift Card & Trophy Awards Age Groups 1st place 10-u, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-up Pre-Race Celebration: Refreshments, awards, and drawings for GREAT DOOR PRIZES for registered runners!
Turkey Scramble, Best costume contest, one award. Proceeds will be going towards 417Running Christmas with a cop program and GC Ozark Day with the Mayor and Ozark Police
Run with 5k Doggie division 1st place male and female no age groups ....please start in the back and pets must be on a leash
Out Of Town 5k is a totally separate race for those that can not attend but still want the swag ( same age groups apply ) 5k,Trophy Awards Age Groups 1st place 10-u, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-up Please send in your times by Nov 29th 9pm to 417Running@gmail.com
Each year, a portion of the proceeds from the run are donated back to the community.
The Turkey Scramble mission is to raise money for the Ozark community. The County Commissioner and Police Chief will pick an OZARK DAY. They will be passing out gift cards and cheer to random Ozark patrons. Also a portion of the proceeds will be used for the 4C Sertoma adopt a kid for Christmas program.
FAQ:
Where is PPU ? Will be at Hometown Sports Ozark Mo 11/25 3pm to 6pm or race morning
Is this race chip timed ? Yes chip is on the back of your bib
Is this a pet friendly event?
Absolutely! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the race course. you can enter the 5k doggie division
. Can I walk the race?
Of course! This is a family oriented event with a great mix of walkers and runners
Are strollers allowed on course?
Yes! Please feel free to take your little one/s along for the run.
Will the race be cancelled if the weather is bad?
We will run rain or shine, wet or dry! Only in the event of severe weather including lightning will we postpone the start until the weather has passed. Love the Ozarks !
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
53°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ozark, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,953
as of 2023
Elevation
1,227 ft
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Turkey Scramble
Nov 26, 2026