Kansas City Turkey Trot 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:45 AM, in Kansas City (6800 Zoo Dr). Distances: 5K. Entry from $12.99 to $45.99.
Course and race notes
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Kansas City Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk.
Kansas City, MO. Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website MissouriRuns.com.
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Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:45 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$12.99 to $45.99
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jan 7, 2026
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
50° / 32°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 20% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lees Summit Muni Airport, MO (9.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 4:58 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.