Joplin Turkey Trot
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Joplin Turkey Trot

Joplin, Missouri, United States
Nov 26, 2026
Running

About this race

JOPLIN'S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 14TH 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

Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the Joplin Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Joplin.

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Running

Joplin Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$20.00
Open

Joplin Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 5-year monthly averages for November in Joplin.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 3.1° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 13.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -1.3° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
19.5
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.1mm

About Joplin

Joplin Turkey Trot takes place in Joplin, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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