Merriam Turkey Creek Festival 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Are you ready to conquer "One Hill of a Race?!" The Turkey Creek Festival 5K is known for its rolling hills, scenic stretches, and that perfect blend of challenge and fun that runners can't stop raving about.
Whether you're chasing a PR or just enjoying a beautiful spring morning, this race delivers. Your miles will also support the Merriam Park, Recreation, and Community Center Foundation Scholarship Fund.
What to expect:
• Finisher medals plus age‑group awards
• Professional chip timing by Eagle Eye Timing
• A race shirt when you register by April 30
• A feel‑good community vibe from start to finish
Go solo, or grab three or more friends to build a team – because some things are more fun (and motivating!) with a crew.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
Team Registration - Race
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Merriam, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 8:25 PM local time (CDT) in Merriam on May 16, 2026 — 14h 21m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Merriam Turkey Creek Festival 5K Run/Walk
5K Run · 377 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Hefferon | 17:56 | 5:46 /mi |
| 2 | Jake Ryan | 19:55 | 6:25 /mi |
| 3 | Brock Peterson | 20:08 | 6:29 /mi |
| 4 | Miles Breidenthal | 20:44 | 6:40 /mi |
| 5 | Thomas Ehrnleitner | 20:46 | 6:41 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Merriam event
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