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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1 East Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon MO
5K
36–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
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
Event Overview
Ready for an amazing Thanksgiving tradition?! Join us for a race before we begin eating the day away!
Event Details
- When: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Start time: 8:30 a.m.
- Where: Mt. Vernon Courthouse Square
Beneficiary
- This year's beneficiary: TBD
Registration Cost
- Cost: $30 individual or $100 family of 4
Contact Information
- For more information: Visit the Mountaineer Turkey Strut Facebook Page
- Contact: Cherie at 417.489.9574 (text/call)
Event Timing
- Timing: Chip timing by Agee Race Timing
Awards
- Awards: CUSTOM medals!
- Categories: 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 Pickup
- Date: Wednesday, November 25th at Keen Bean (1031 S Market Mt Vernon, MO) from 4:00-6:00pm
- Race Day Pickup: at the downtown green space from 7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Community Support
- Donations: Please bring TWO canned good items to donate to St. Susanne Food Pantry.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 25 – 27, 2026.
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