TURKEY TROT STL | ST. CHARLES
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NOVEMBER 28, 2024
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What better way to kick off your Thanksgiving day than with an active morning with thousands of runners and walkers at Turkey Trot STL on the most popular day of racing in America. Join us for this Thanksgiving tradition by running or walking in the family-friendly Turkey Trot STL 5K at St. Charles Family Arena. Not only will you burn some calories before the big feast, but you'll also be making a difference in our community by supporting local food pantries. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, Turkey Trot STL has donated over $35,000 and 43,000 pounds of canned goods to local food pantries since 2014. Don't miss the chance to be part of a Thanksgiving tradition that's good for you and good for others.
Once again, we'll have freshly made donuts from Donut King to hold you over until your Thanksgiving feast. We're excited to partner with this locally-owned St. Charles business. Travelin' Tom's Coffee will also be back with two trucks selling hot chocolate and coffee drinks!
If you can't join us in-person, you can register for the virtual event and pay to have your swag shipped to you.
Swag
Turkey Trot STL registrants can choose between a long sleeve cotton shirt (our softest one yet!), a custom beanie, or a $10 Fleet Feet gift card, or skip the swag and save $5 on your registration. Registrants also have the option to purchase additional beanies for $16 each.
*Back in 2024: You can now purchase a finisher medal for an additional fee! All registrants can choose to purchase a finisher medal for just $6 during registration, and you can pick your medal up during packet pickup or post-race.
Packet Pickup Information
Participants can pick their packet and those of any friends and family members at of the following packet pickups:
Tue, 11/26 | 11am-7pm | Fleet Feet St. Charles
Wed, 11/27 | 11am-7pm | Fleet Feet St. Charles
Thurs, 11/28 | Opens at 7am | St. Charles Family Arena
Virtual participants can pay $8 to have their swag shipped to them, or visit us in-person at packet pickup.
Race Results & Awards
All participants will receive a results email shortly after finishing, and participants who provide a cell phone number during registration will also receive their results via text message shortly after crossing the finish line. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers, as well as the top male and female finishers in the following 5K age groups: 12 & under, 13 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69 and 70 & Over.
*New in 2024 - All finishers will be able to watch video of their finish! Finishers will receive an email a couple days after the event with a link to be able to view video of them crossing the finish line.
Course
The Turkey Trot STL 5K course in St. Charles is flat, fast, and friendly. Its out-and-back section will allow participants to see and cheer their fellow athletes. The course is certified for distance accuracy by USA Track & Field (MO15025LJ). Wheelchair athletes are welcomed to compete. Wheelchairs will begin two minutes before the 5K start. Children in courteously-driven strollers are welcome. Dogs are not permitted on course.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering? TTSTL volunteers receive Turkey Trot STL swag or a gift card. We are looking for individuals and groups to help with packet pick-up, course marshaling, pre/post-race, and more. If you have any questions about volunteering or have a large group that would like to volunteer, email jake@s2fevents.com
Sponsorship & Vendors
If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring this event or being a vendor, please email jake@s2fevents.com for more information.
Registration fees
5K (8:00am Start)
Price changes in 5 days 7 hours-
Chip Timed 5K Run/Walk
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$23.00Mar 28 – Sep 3
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$25.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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$29.00Oct 1 – Oct 31
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Register for 5K (8:00am Start)$33.00Now registering Nov 1 – Nov 25
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$36.00Nov 26 – Dec 1
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 5 days 7 hours-
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. Run your own race, at your own pace. It is a great way to be competitive with your family, friends, or co-workers while staying socially distant. An active morning will help balance the afternoon's calorie intake and your participation will benefit those less fortunate by supporting local food pantries. Walk, run, jog, indoors on a track or treadmill, or outside in the neighborhood or a park. A virtual race is a great way to move your own trot and gain confidence in your strength and endurance! Let's get trotting!
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$23.00Mar 28 – Sep 3
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$25.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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$29.00Oct 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Virtual 5K$33.00Now registering Nov 1 – Nov 25
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$36.00Nov 26 – Dec 1
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1/2 Mile Kids Run (9:10am Start)
Free 1/2 mile kids run for ages 12 and under. Registration is required, and shirts can be purchased during registration.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jake Goldsborough
- jake@s2fevents.com
