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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
635 East St. Louis, Springfield MO
5K
36–52°F · low rain risk
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2025
32–42°F
dry
2024
25–48°F
dry
2023
30–39°F
dry
2022
35–53°F
rain
2021
24–51°F
dry
2020
32–57°F
dry
2019
45–64°F
dry
2018
21–32°F
dry
2017
33–61°F
dry
2016
32–54°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Join Springfield's Thanksgiving Day tradition at the 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by CoxHealth. All proceeds stay local and benefit the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund and Developmental Center of the Ozarks. Please bring five nonperishable food items to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest.
Event Details and Schedule
- Packet Pick-Up Times and Location: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: and Race Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 6-7:15 a.m.: at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St, Downtown Springfield.
- Event Start Time: This event is held rain, snow or shine on Thursday, November 26, 8 a.m. No refunds will be issued.
- Bib Requirements: All race bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt to receive an official race time.
- Safety Notice: For the safety of all event participants, no unattended bags or items are allowed at or along the race site.
Registration
For more information and to register for the race, please visit the official event page: Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Registration.
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