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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
300 S. Main, Joplin MO
1 Mile · 5K
37–54°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–45°F
dry
2024
25–53°F
dry
2023
29–41°F
rain
2022
38–53°F
rain
2021
27–52°F
dry
2020
34–62°F
dry
2019
44–68°F
dry
2018
21–37°F
dry
2017
37–62°F
dry
2016
32–55°F
dry
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About this race
JOPLIN'S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 15TH YEAR!
Welcome to the 15th 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!
1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 7:30am
5K Start Time: 8:00am
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