Course
Both the 5K and 8K run entirely on paved road inside Forest Park, starting and finishing at the Upper Muny Parking Lot on Summit Drive. A kids' dash is held alongside.
8K8 km
5K5 km
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayThu 26 Nov 2026
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About
St. Louis Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day road race in St. Louis, Missouri, with 5K and 8K distance options.
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