Mountaineer Turkey Strut 5K
Typically 36–53°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
32–43°F
dry
2024
24–50°F
dry
2023
29–40°F
dry
2022
36–52°F
rain
2021
25–51°F
dry
2020
33–59°F
dry
2019
45–66°F
rain
2018
21–33°F
dry
2017
39–62°F
dry
2016
32–55°F
dry
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About this race
Ready for an amazing Thanksgiving tradition?! Join us for a race before we begin eating the day away!
When: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Start time: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Mt. Vernon Courthouse Square
This year's beneficiary: TBD
Cost: $30 individual or $100 family of 4
Contact Info: Mountaineer Turkey Strut Facebook Page or Cherie @ 417.489.9574 text/call
Timing: Chip timing by Agee Race Timing
Awards: CUSTOM medals!
Awards for Overall M & F and Masters M & F.
Medals for M & F in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Packet Pick Up: Will be Wednesday, November 25th at Keen Bean (1031 S Market Mt Vernon, MO) from 4:00-6:00pm or race morning at the downtown green space from 7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Please bring TWO canned good items to donate to St. Susanne Food Pantry.
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