Joplin Turkey Trot

JOPLIN’S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 14TH YEAR!

Welcome to the 14th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin presented by Freeman Health System! Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become a family tradition for many. This CERTIFIED 5K course begins and ends right in front of the Schroeder Family Exploreum, which is closed to traffic. Participants of the 5K will enjoy a super soft event shirt, AMAZING FINISHER MEDAL, chip timing, start/finish line announcing by BoCa Enterprises, music by Resonation, donuts, and coffee. As Joplin’s largest 5K, this is a race you don’t want to miss!

Race Details

• 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 7:30am
• 5K Start Time: 8:00am
• Location: 300 S. Main, Joplin, MO
• Event URL: Joplin Turkey Trot

Packet Pick-up

• Early packet pick-up: Wednesday, November 26 at the Schroeder Family Exploreum, 11AM-6PM
• Late packet pick-up: Available on race day from 6:30 am - race start
• Chip Timing: Provided for all registered 5K participants by Heartland Racing Co.
• Event shirts: 5K participants registered by November 14 will be guaranteed an event tee

Post-Race Goodies

• Runners will enjoy: Donuts and coffee.
• Awards: 5 year age category increments
• Prizes: Awarded to the overall male and female in the 5K
• Age category awards: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-24, etc.

Entertainment

• DJ: There will be professional DJ playing music and a professional race emcee keeping runners informed during the event.
• Photographer: A photographer will be on course capturing your finish. All photographs are free to download!
• 1 Mile Fun Run: Participants under the age of 12 will receive a finisher's medal
• Post-race snacks: All Fun Run participants will enjoy post-race snacks and festivities.

FAQ

• Strollers: Yes! Please feel free to take your little one/s along for the run.
• Pet friendly: Absolutely! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the race course.
• Parking: Main Street from 2nd to 7th will be closed to traffic. Parking is available on Joplin Avenue and Virginia Avenue.
• Walking: Of course! This is a family oriented event with a great mix of walkers and runners.
• Weather policy: 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.