Turkey Trails - Kansas City 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Parkville, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $39 on Oct 5, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $35$39 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $35$39 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $60$66 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Turkey Trails 10K 2027 | 10K | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $35$39 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trails 5K 2027 | 5K | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $35$39 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $60$66 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Nov 29, 20268:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $39 on Oct 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K and Turkey Trails 10K 2027 and Turkey Trails 5K 2027: $35 until Oct 5, then $39 until Nov 9, then $43 until Nov 28, then $47 until Nov 29.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Nov 29.
- Half Marathon and Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027: $60 until Oct 5, then $66 until Nov 9, then $72 until Nov 27, then $78 until Nov 29.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Nov 29.
Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Missouri runs 2:08:16, about 9:47 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:16 and men in 1:58:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
English Landing, Parkville, MO 64152
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)5k KC
10k KC
Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trails - Kansas City. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trails - Kansas City?
At the 2025 5k KC, the fastest tenth finished in 25:49 or better, the top quarter in 29:57, and half the field in 36:16; the last tenth came in after 54:40.
At the 2025 10k KC, the fastest tenth finished in 49:29 or better, the top quarter in 53:58, and half the field in 1:03:56; the last tenth came in after 1:23:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:41 | 21:34 |
| 20-29 | 27:32 | 25:48 |
| 30-39 | 26:55 | 22:38 |
| 40-49 | 26:01 | 22:49 |
| 50-59 | 32:35 | 25:22 |
| 60-69 | 32:47 | 50:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 53 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Turkey Trails - Kansas City 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 190 to 280 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:01 to 36:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 280 (-9%) | 36:16 | under 25:49 | 18:00 |
| 2024 | 308 (+16%) | 37:37 | under 26:07 | 19:38 |
| 2023 | 266 (+40%) | 37:40 | under 26:00 | 18:57 |
| 2022 | 190 | 38:01 | under 28:00 | 21:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:57, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 53:58, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 29 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°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
- English Landing, Parkville, MO 64152Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 29, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 17, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 20, 2022), 2020 (Nov 21, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trails - Kansas City?
- Sunday, November 29, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $39 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 280 runners finished the 5k KC; the median finish was 36:16 and the winner ran 18:00.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:57, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- English Landing, Parkville, MO 64152.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!