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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
2041 E Pioneer Way, Olathe KS
5K · 1 Mile
36–52°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
46–53°F
rain
2024
33–45°F
dry
2023
34–46°F
dry
2022
31–48°F
dry
2021
39–54°F
dry
2020
43–53°F
rain
2019
37–60°F
rain
2018
35–54°F
dry
2017
30–51°F
dry
2016
35–52°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
36°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot is held the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving in memoriam of Brad Yantis by contributing to his MNU endowment scholarship, The American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge KC and the Olathe Public Schools grants via a local community partner.
Who: All are welcome to join in on the 5K Turkey Trot. Timing chips will be given to all participants.
When: Saturday, November 21st, 2026 @ 9 a.m.
Where: Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University
Check-in, race packet, bib, timing chip and t-shirt pick-up will start at 8 a.m. on race day inside the foyer of Cunningham Center on the campus of MNU. An informational email will be sent to participants two weeks prior to the race with all specific updated details.
Participants are encouraged to bring 3-5 non-perishable food drive items to collect for the local Salvation Army Outpost food pantry. Please bring items with you the morning of the race and drop them off at the donations table.
Follow along at the Coach Yantis 5K Facebook or the Coach Yantis 5K Instagram account for the latest updates!
The Yantis family started a scholarship endowment in 2020 for future athletes at Brad's alma mater; MidAmerica Nazarene University. The scholarship has been given to a current MNU student for the last three years. In 2023, the generosity continued as a percentage of the race funds will go towards the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge KC.
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