Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Family Fun Run
About this race
Join us Thursday, November 26 for a gobblin’ good time!
The Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot and 3K Family Fun Run courses travel the University District and along the Clark Fork River! Donations and a portion of event proceeds go to the Missoula Food Bank.
This is a family friendly and walker friendly Turkey Trot event! Strollers are allowed in the event. We ask that you start near the back of the pack and be mindful when maneuvering around other participants.
Per Run Wild Missoula event policies, dogs are not allowed to participate in the event with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Service animals must be on non-retractable, 6 foot or less leash.
As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.
Pick your distance
Running
8K - Timed
8K participants receive chip timing and are eligible for overall prizes. The first 1000 registrants will also receive a custom designed winter hat from BOCO! Run Wild Missoula members, remember to login to receive a $3 discount!
Untimed 3K - No Bib
All 3K participants MUST register 3K race is untimed & noncompetitive – perfect for kids and families Race bib not included in registration Winter hat offered as additional purchase during registration
5K Trot - Timed
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Missoula, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:54 AM and sets at 4:52 PM local time (MST) in Missoula on November 26, 2026 — 8h 57m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Family Fun Run
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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, 68 Missoula events
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