Fitness NOW Turkey Trot

Event Overview

Before you sit down to your Thanksgiving feast, come out and get moving with us—and know that your sponsorship or race registration supports an incredible cause: Shop with a Cop.

About the Cause

• Program Purpose: This program raises money year-round to provide underprivileged children with a special Christmas shopping experience.
• Participants: More than 30 Jefferson County First Responder Agencies participate in the two-day event.
• Impact: Last year, over 550 kids received $150 each to shop at Walmart.
• Grade Levels: The program serves students in grades K–6 from all 11 school districts in Jefferson County.

Event Experience

• Selection Process: Organizers work directly with school counselors, who help select the children invited to participate.
• Shopping Event: The kids are bussed to Walmart as if on a field trip, greeted by volunteers, treated to cookies and milk, and even get a visit with Santa!
• Gift Cards: Each child receives a $150 gift card and pairs up with a first responder - Police, Fire, EMS, or Dispatch, to shop for anything they choose.
• Community Support: A portion of the race proceeds will be donated directly to this organization.

Previous Contributions

• Past Donations: Because of the generosity of our participants and sponsors, we were honored to donate $10,000 to their program in 2025.
• Future Goals: We are believing we can make an even greater impact in 2026!

Join Us!

If you’d like to join us on race day, we’d love to have you!

Registration Deadline

Register no later than November 11 to be guaranteed a Turkey Trot Shirt.

Race Information

Date: November 26, 2026

Location: 407 W Main St, Festus, MO

Click here for more details and to register!