THANKSGIVING DAY 2026 | SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
SULLIVAN
TURKEY TROT
TROT FOR THE MISSION
RUN. WALK. GIVE THANKS. GIVE BACK.
Before the Thanksgiving feast, come together with your friends, family, and neighbors for a Sullivan tradition that makes a difference!
REGISTER FOR THE 5K
All runners and walkers welcome!
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THANKSGIVING DAY
NOV 26
THURSDAY
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RACE START
8:00 AM
PICKUP AT 7
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DISTANCE
5K
RUN / WALK
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A THANKSGIVING TRADITION CONTINUES
Start Thanksgiving
on the Right Foot.
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, friendship, and coming together as a community.
Join event organizers JC and Tricia Beckett for the 2026 Sullivan Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving morning 5K bringing our neighbors together in support of Meramec Community Mission.
We're keeping the familiar Sullivan course and welcoming runners and walkers of all abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the holiday morning, there's a place for you.
One Morning. One Community. One Great Tradition.
Your Thanksgiving Morning 5K
For the Runners
Chase a new personal best, enjoy the familiar Sullivan course, and start Thanksgiving with a great run.
For the Walkers
No racing experience required! Come enjoy the morning, get moving, and celebrate the holiday at your own pace.
For the Community
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors together for a fun Thanksgiving tradition with a meaningful local purpose.
Don't Just Talk Turkey!
Make the Turkey Trot part of your Thanksgiving plans. Sign up today and invite someone to trot with you!
SIGN UP FOR THE 5K
THANKSGIVING WITH PURPOSE
Trot for the Mission.
Make a Difference.
This year's Turkey Trot supports Meramec Community Mission, serving neighbors in the Sullivan area.
Thanksgiving reminds us how much we have to be grateful for, and how meaningful it is to help others in our community.
LEARN ABOUT THE MISSION
Good Miles. Good People. Good Purpose.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Race Day Information
| Date |
Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Packet Pickup |
Begins at 7:00 AM |
| Race Start |
8:00 AM |
| Distance |
5K (3.1 miles) |
| Meeting Location |
Anytime Fitness Sullivan
250 South Service Road West
Sullivan, MO 63080 |
| Course |
Traditional Sullivan Turkey Trot course, marked with cones |
| Timing |
Professional race timing by Split Second Timing |
| Race Bibs |
Provided to registered participants |
| Event Shirts |
No event shirts this year |
| Water |
Bottled water at the start/finish |
| Community Beneficiary |
Meramec Community Mission |
Important Course & Safety Information
The 5K will follow the familiar Sullivan Turkey Trot route. The course will be marked with cones to help guide participants.
Road closures have been confirmed for race day! Designated roads along the race route will be closed to traffic to help provide a safer experience for runners and walkers.
Participants should remain alert, stay on the designated course, and follow directions from race officials and traffic control personnel.
PROFESSIONALLY TIMED
Every Finish Counts.
The 2026 Sullivan Turkey Trot will feature professional race timing and participant bibs, provided by Split Second Timing.
Whether you're testing your speed or enjoying a Thanksgiving morning walk, we're excited to help make this year's event memorable.
Visit Split Second Timing
BRING YOUR THANKSGIVING CREW
Who's Trotting With You?
Grab your family, grab your friends, grab your neighbors!
Whether you're running together, walking side by side, or cheering each other on, the Sullivan Turkey Trot is a great way to begin Thanksgiving.
Together We Can Make a Difference.
Questions About the Event?
Contact event organizer JC Beckett.
(636) 234-6345
Call or text
NOVEMBER 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM
DON'T JUST TALK TURKEY.
COME TROT WITH US.
A Thanksgiving morning tradition. A community coming together. A mission worth supporting.
REGISTER FOR THE TURKEY TROT
Packet Pickup 7:00 AM | Race Start 8:00 AM
RUN. WALK. GIVE THANKS. GIVE BACK.
Organized by JC & Tricia Beckett
Supporting Meramec Community Mission
Professionally timed by Split Second Timing
