Chesterfield Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chesterfield, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run/Walk: $25 until Nov 1, then $35 until Nov 26, then $45 until Nov 26.
- Kids Fun Run: $15 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Missouri runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 246 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 32:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, Chesterfield, MO 63005
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 60°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, Chesterfield, MO 63005Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Chesterfield Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
From the organizers
2026 marks the 27th year for the Annual Turkey Trot 5k & Fun Run! Come RUN and WALK with us Thanksgiving morning before enjoying your holiday festivities!
Date and Location:
Thursday, November 26
Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex
17925 N Outer 40 Rd Chesterfield MO 63005
5k Run/Walk - 8:30 a.m.
Early Bird - $25 through October 31
$35 November 1 - 25
$45 Race Day
Shirts guaranteed if registered by November 8.
Awards given for top overall male, top overall female, and top three in each age group. Age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
5K Map
Kids Fun Run - 9:30 a.m.
$15 through Race Day