Joplin Turkey Trot

602 S. Main Street, Joplin MO

Thursday, November 28th, 2024

🦃 Welcome to the Joplin Turkey Trot!

Joplin's favorite family tradition is back for its 13th year! Welcome to the 13th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin! Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become a family tradition for many. This CERTIFIED 5K course begins and ends right in front of Joplin City Hall on Main Street, which is closed to traffic. Participants of the 5K will enjoy a super soft event shirt, AMAZING FINISHER MEDAL, chip timing, start/finish line announcing by BoCa Enterprises, music by Resonation, Krispy Kreme donuts, and coffee. As Joplin’s largest 5K, this is a race you don’t want to miss!

⏰ Race Day Schedule

1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 7:30am
5K Start Time: 8:00am

📦 Packet Pick-up

Early packet pick-up: Wednesday, November 27 at Pennington Station (518 Virginia Ave, Joplin, MO 64801), 11AM-6PM
Late packet pick-up: Available on race day from 6:30 am - race start at City Hall.

🕒 Chip Timing

Chip timing provided for all registered 5K participants by Heartland Racing Co.

👕 Event Shirts

5K participants: Registered by November 14 will be guaranteed an event tee.
Post-November 14: Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
1 Mile Fun Run: Option to add a shirt for just $10 until November 14.

🍩 Post-Race Goodies

Runners will enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee.

🏆 Awards

5 year age category increments! Prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female in the 5K. Age category awards will be given for the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

🎶 DJ Entertainment

There will be a professional DJ playing music and a professional race emcee keeping runners informed during the event.

📸 Photography

There will be a photographer on course capturing your finish. All photographs are free to download!

🏃‍♂️ 1 Mile Fun Run

Finisher's Medals: Participants under the age of 12 will receive a finisher's medal.
Post-Race Snacks: All Fun Run participants will enjoy post-race snacks and festivities.
Shirts: Fun Run registration does NOT include a shirt, but a shirt may be purchased during registration.

🏢 Corporate Challenge

The Joplin Turkey Trot Corporate Challenge is a fun way to encourage health and wellness for your employees and their families. Joplin area businesses and organizations will compete in two divisions: (1) LARGE EMPLOYER DIVISION (100+ employees), and (2) SMALL EMPLOYER DIVISION (under 100 employees). Participating businesses/organizations get credit for their employee and employee's family participation. The 2023 Joplin Turkey Trot Corporate Challenge Champions will be presented trophies at the Turkey Trot. To enroll your organization, email Starlitrunningco@gmail.com with your organization name and number of employees.

💻 Virtual 5K Option

Runners who can't attend race day can register for the Virtual 5K. Virtual runners are not eligible for overall or age category awards. Transfers from actual to virtual will not be allowed after online registration closes on November 28. Virtual runner directions:

Run your virtual race distance anytime during the month of November.
On or after race day (November 28th), post your time result on either the Turkey Trot Event page or on the Starlit Running Co, FB page.
Our staff will then mail the virtual race packet.

🧣 Donations

We are accepting donations of handmade or gently loved warm scarves and accessories to be donated to Chase the Chill Joplin!

❓ FAQ

Are strollers allowed on course? Yes! Please feel free to take your little one/s along for the run.
Is this a pet friendly event? Absolutely! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the race course.
Where should I park? Main Street from 2nd to 7th will be closed to traffic. Parking is available on Joplin Avenue and Virginia Avenue.
Can I walk the race? Of course! This is a family-oriented event with a great mix of walkers and runners.
Will the race be cancelled if the weather is bad? We will run rain or shine, wet or dry! Only in the event of severe weather including lightning will we postpone the start until the weather has passed.