Turkey Trails - St. Louis 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Maryland Heights, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $40 on Oct 5, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $62$68 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Turkey Trails 10K 2027 | 10K | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trails 5K 2027 | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $62$68 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Nov 28, 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 $40 on Oct 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K and Turkey Trails 10K 2027 and Turkey Trails 5K 2027: $36 until Oct 5, then $40 until Nov 9, then $44 until Nov 27, then $48 until Nov 28.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Nov 28.
- Half Marathon and Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027: $62 until Oct 5, then $68 until Nov 9, then $74 until Nov 26, then $80 until Nov 28.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Nov 28.
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $62, 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 6:57 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Creve Coeur Park- Tremayne Shelter, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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 STL
10k STL
Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trails - St. Louis. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trails - St. Louis?
At the 2025 5k STL, the fastest tenth finished in 27:49 or better, the top quarter in 33:03, and half the field in 38:43; the last tenth came in after 1:00:13.
At the 2025 10k STL, the fastest tenth finished in 46:29 or better, the top quarter in 53:32, and half the field in 58:57; the last tenth came in after 1:24:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:14 | 24:17 |
| 20-29 | 28:15 | 27:04 |
| 30-39 | 27:28 | 30:20 |
| 40-49 | 28:06 | 27:49 |
| 50-59 | 35:01 | 31:29 |
| 60-69 | 40:50 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 59:00 |
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 75 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Turkey Trails - St. Louis 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 118 to 201 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:56 to 38:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 201 (+84%) | 38:43 | under 27:49 | 18:37 |
| 2024 | 109 (-19%) | 39:01 | under 24:59 | 20:17 |
| 2023 | 135 (+14%) | 40:02 | under 26:06 | 21:34 |
| 2022 | 118 | 40:56 | under 26:15 | 19:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:03, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 53:32, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 5 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 28 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% 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
- Creve Coeur Park- Tremayne Shelter, Maryland Heights, MO 63043Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 23, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 19, 2023), 2022 (Nov 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trails - St. Louis?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $62, 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, 201 runners finished the 5k STL; the median finish was 38:43 and the winner ran 18:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:03, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Creve Coeur Park- Tremayne Shelter, Maryland Heights, MO 63043.
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!