Turkey Tracks Thanksgiving Day 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Grain Valley (551 SW Eagles Parkway). Distances: 5K. Entry from $38; the 5K goes from $38 to $42 after November 25.
Course and race notes
Join us for this Thanksgiving Day 5K at Grain Valley High School!
The event will benefit the Grain Valley High School Cross Country team. The race will start at 9:00am and participants will receive a race shirt and finishers medals and compete for age group and overall awards.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$38
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Aug 17, 2026
Race day in Grain Valley
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 (9.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 4:57 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
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
- Blue Branch Creek Trail parking · free0.6 mi
21 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Domino's quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- El Maguey restaurant0.3 mi
- Valley Coffee Company cafe0.4 mi
- Main Street Social restaurant0.5 mi
7 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, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)3 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Spark by Hilton
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Americas Best Value Inn
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City East/Blue Springs
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Days Inn Blue Springs
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Oak Grove Inn
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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