Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:20 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $13 · goes up to $15 on Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Turkey Trot (Kids 12 and Under) | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:20 AM | $13$15 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| Downhill Mile Run | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $27$29 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:40 AM | $42$45 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $32$35 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:05 AM | $26$28 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $15 on Oct 18, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Tiny Turkey Trot (Kids 12 and Under): $13 until Oct 18, then $15 until Nov 1, then $17 until Nov 22, then $20 until Nov 26.
- Downhill Mile Run: $27 until Oct 18, then $29 until Nov 1, then $31 until Nov 22, then $33 until Nov 26.
- 10k: $42 until Oct 18, then $45 until Nov 1, then $48 until Nov 22, then $50 until Nov 26.
- 5k: $32 until Oct 18, then $35 until Nov 1, then $38 until Nov 22, then $42 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $42, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Missouri ($42).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Kansas City runs 1:02:34, about 10:04 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:41 and men in 57:50.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Tiny Turkey Trot (Kids 12 and Under) starts at 8:20 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
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 32°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 59°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
- 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:20 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $13 before processing fees, and rises to $15 on Oct 18, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $42, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Missouri ($42).
- 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
From the organizers
Join us for the Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run in 2025. You can choose between a 5k, 10k, Downhill Mile Run, Mile Walk, and Kid's Tiny Turkey Trot. All Participants will receive:
Long Sleeve thermal shirt
6” Pie- your finisher medal*
Free photos
* Participants may purchase a traditional metal finisher medal when they register!