🏃♂️ Race Details
The Turkey Scramble will take place on November 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM with the starting point located at Jackson, Ozark, MO.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Location: Hometown Sports Ozark, MO
- Time: 3 PM to 6 PM on 11/26
- Race Morning Pickup: 7 AM - 8:15 AM on 11/28
- Contact: Please do not contact The OC or Hometown Sports as they are event sponsors.
❓ Contact Information
- Email: For all questions, please contact 417Running@gmail.com
- Phone: Call 417-221-6442 for inquiries.
👶 Registration Fees
- Children (12 and under): $15.00
- Adults (5k): $30.00 until Nov 15th, then $35.00
🏞️ Course Information
The course for the Turkey Scramble 5k starts at the front of the OC and includes:
- Route: Around the OC, past the Ozark Vo-Tech Parking Lot, along the Finley River Bridge.
- Scenery: Scenic views of the river and business district of Ozark, MO.
- Finish Line: Managed by Ridge Runner Sports, Ozark Racing Systems, Springfield, MO.
- Course Level: Mostly level for walkers/runners with a small slope at the end.
🏅 Awards and Prizes
- T-Shirts: Guaranteed for all registered runners/walkers.
- Finisher Medal: Given to all Turkey Scramble runners.
- Overall Winners: Gift Card & Trophy for male & female 5k winners.
- Age Group Awards: 1st place for age groups from 10-u to 80-up.
🎉 Pre-Race Celebration
Enjoy refreshments, awards, and drawings for great door prizes for registered runners!
👗 Costume Contest
Participate in the Turkey Scramble Best Costume Contest for a chance to win an award. Proceeds go towards community programs.
🐾 Doggie Division
Run with your dog in the 5k Doggie Division! Details include:
- Placement: 1st place male and female, no age groups.
- Leash Requirement: Pets must be on a leash and start from the back.
🌍 Out Of Town 5k
This is a separate race for those who cannot attend but still want the swag. Details include:
- Same Age Groups: Applicable for trophy awards.
- Submit Times: Send in your times by Nov 29th at 9 PM to 417Running@gmail.com.
🌟 Community Impact
A portion of the proceeds from the run will be donated back to the Ozark community for various initiatives, including:
- Gift Card Distribution: Gift cards and cheer will be passed out to random Ozark patrons.
- Adopt a Kid Program: Support for the 4C Sertoma program for Christmas.
❓ FAQ
- Packet Pickup: At Hometown Sports Ozark MO on 11/26 from 3 PM to 6 PM or race morning.
- Chip Timing: Yes, the chip is on the back of your bib.
- Pet Friendly: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the race course.
- Strollers: Yes! Strollers are allowed on the course.
- Weather Policy: The race will run rain or shine. Postponement will only occur in the event of severe weather.
🔗 More Information
For additional information and to register for the event, visit the official Turkey Scramble page: Turkey Scramble Registration.