Fitness NOW Turkey Trot
About the race
Before you sit down to your Thanksgiving feast, come out and get moving with us. Your sponsorship or race registration supports Shop with a Cop, a program that raises money year-round to give underprivileged children a special Christmas shopping experience.
More than 30 Jefferson County First Responder Agencies take part in the two-day event. Last year, over 550 kids received $150 each to shop at Walmart.
The program serves students in grades K–6 from all 11 school districts in Jefferson County. Organizers work directly with school counselors, who help select the children invited to participate.
About the Shop with a Cop program
The kids are bussed to Walmart as if on a field trip, greeted by volunteers, treated to cookies and milk, and visit Santa. Each child receives a $150 gift card and pairs up with a first responder (Police, Fire, EMS, or Dispatch) to shop for anything they choose.
Race proceeds and donations
A portion of the race proceeds will be donated directly to this organization. Thanks to the generosity of our participants and sponsors, we donated $10,000 to their program in 2025, and we aim to make an even greater impact in 2026.
Shirt guarantee
Register no later than November 5 to be guaranteed a Turkey Trot Shirt. Supplies are limited after this date.
The course
Location
Festus, MO, USA Open in Google Maps
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