# Joplin Turkey Trot

- **When:** Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 300 S. Main, Joplin, MO, 64801
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-116324-joplin-turkey-trot

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Joplin/JoplinTurkeyTrot?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

JOPLIN'S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 15TH YEAR!

Welcome to the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin presented by Freeman Health System! 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 the Schroeder Family Exploreum, 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, donuts, and coffee. As Joplin’s largest 5K, this is a race you don’t want to miss!

1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 7:30am

5K Start Time: 8:00am

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-116324-joplin-turkey-trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116324-joplin-turkey-trot) — data from Run This (runthis.run).