2026 Sertoma Turkey Trot
About the race
The 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is for all ages and fitness levels. Bring the family out for fun, fitness, and togetherness! Walkers and runners are welcome to come wobble before you gobble.
All participants will receive medals for participation. Awards will be given for creative holiday costumes for one individual, one family and one pet. All proceeds go to support Noyes Home for Children, the YMCA of St. Joseph and Sertoma.
Show Me Running Company services
- Finish line photo: uploaded online with a free download link for you and the participant.
- Finish line video: an all-weather camera records every finisher.
- Online registration and results through RunSignUp, including finish photos and video.
- Email notifications: finishers receive a link to results, photos and video; pre-race announcements can be sent to registered participants.
- Instant results: names and times appear on a large flat-screen TV at the finish line.
- Results kiosk (subject to space and power limitations): participants can print results (time, pace, rank, etc.) on a label for their training log.
Courses & distances
5K Run/Walk
Distance: 3.2 Miles
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Registration and parking
- Online registration is required and remains open through 8:45 am on race day.
- There is no in-person registration on race day.
- Register before 11/6 to receive a race T-shirt.
- Entrants may park in the designated area of the Casino parking lot.
Bib and T-shirt pickup
- YMCA of St. Joseph: November 25, 2026, 1 pm to 5 pm.
- Race day: 7:30 to 8:45 am at the Casino.
Awards
- Trophies go to the overall male and female participants.
- Place medals go to the top three finishers in each age division.
- Finisher medals go to all participants.
The course
Race start and finish
The race starts and finishes at the Casino. Participants will be timed with bibs provided by Show Me Running Company. Finish photos will be available at RunSignUp.com.
Course
Participants leave the parking lot and travel north on Waterworks Road. The course is well marked, flat, and has views.