Sertoma Turkey Trot

Sertoma Turkey Trot takes place in Saint Joseph, Missouri, on November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving morning. Organized by the local Sertoma club, the event features a 5K Run/Walk starting at 9:00 a.m. The listed distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 kilometers), a hair over a standard 5K, and the run/walk format welcomes participants of every ability.

If you are a regular runner, this is a chance to log a solid effort before the holiday without the pressure of a certified PR course; treat it as a hard tempo or a relaxed group run depending on how your training week looks. Newcomers can prepare in six to eight weeks by running three times a week and gradually stretching one of those runs to 30 or 35 minutes. Walkers should plan on roughly an hour. Since the start is at 9:00 a.m. in northwest Missouri, expect chilly conditions and wear gloves and a hat you can remove once you are warmed up.