Wash U vs. Cancer Turkey Trot
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Saint Louis (Sumers Recreation Center). Distances: 5K. Entry from $12; the 5K goes from $12 to $15 after November 15.
Course and race notes
Help us fight cancer this Thanksgiving season with a Turkey-themed 5K!
Hosted by Bears vs. Cancers, the Wash U student organization dedicated to a cancer-free future. All proceeds go toward our fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$12
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Oct 5, 2026
Race day in Saint Louis
Weather
54° / 37°F
Typical high and low for November 21.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Louis Sci Ctr, MO (3.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:49 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 20
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.