Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Olathe (2041 E Pioneer Way). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after November 12.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Aug 12, 2026
Race day in Olathe
Weather
52° / 32°F
Typical high and low for November 21, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe 3E, KS (1.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:07 AM – 5:02 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
45 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Sweet Tea's cafe0.4 mi
- Culver's quick bite0.5 mi
- 7 Brew cafe0.5 mi
- Scooter's Coffeehouse cafe0.5 mi
11 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 20
Where to stay
11 within 3 mi17 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Econo Lodge
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites Olathe - Kansas City
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Best Western Plus Olathe Hotel
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Residence Inn Kansas City Olathe
About 6 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Courtyard
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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