Turkey Trot STL | St. Charles
About the race
Kick off your Thanksgiving day with an active morning, joining thousands of runners and walkers at Turkey Trot STL on America's most popular racing day.
The family-friendly 5K takes place at St. Charles Family Arena, and you will burn some calories before the big feast.
Since 2014, the event has donated over $42,000 and 48,000 pounds of canned goods to local food pantries, thanks to its participants.
Food and drinks
Freshly made donuts from Donut King, a locally owned St. Charles business, will be served at the event.
Travelin' Tom's Coffee will be back with three trucks selling hot chocolate and coffee drinks.
Race schedule
- 5K: 8:00am
- 1/2 Mile Kids Run: ~9:15am
Virtual participation
If you cannot join in person, you can register for the virtual event and pay to have your swag shipped to you.
The course
Location
St Charles, MO, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: St Charles
Saint Charles is a city in eastern Missouri, USA, and the county seat of St. Charles County, sitting on the Missouri River near its mouth at the Mississippi about 20 miles northwest of St. Louis. It had a population of 70,493 at the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in Missouri. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cold, so spring and early autumn are the best months for running or racing.
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