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Springfield-Greene County Park Board
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Join Springfield's Thanksgiving Day tradition at the 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Cox Health. All proceeds stay local and benefit the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund and Developmental Center of the Ozarks. Please bring five nonperishable food items to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest.
Event details and schedule
Packet Pick-Up Times and Location:
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Race Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 6-7:15 a.m.; at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St, Downtown Springfield.
Event Start Time:
This event is held rain, snow or shine on Thursday, November 26, 8 a.m. No refunds will be issued.
All race bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt to receive an official race time.
For the safety of all event participants, no unattended bags or items are allowed at or along the race site.
Races nearby
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Distance: 8.7 km from SpringfieldSat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:30 PMSee full details
Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at the Night Light 5k this July! This family-friendly event is not just a run, but an experience filled with plenty of exciting features that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
DESCRIPTION: To start things off, we've got an amazing race start experience featuring cold sparks, confetti, and fog - all designed to get you pumped up and ready to go! And as you make your way through the course, you'll encounter a variety of fun features such as pump-up stations, on-course music, krakens tentacles, you'll run through a sharks jaw full of teeth, and glow-in-the-dark arches to keep you energized and motivated.
And that's not all - Registered participants will receive a custom item to commemorate their achievement and keep them stylish all summer long (great for running!). And for those looking for a sweet treat, we've got complimentary cotton candy and snow cones available to all participants.
MEDAL: To cap it all off, finishers will receive a commemorative light-up medal to remember this one-of-a-kind experience.
Don't miss out on the excitement of the Night Light 5k! Sign up today and get ready to make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
WHAT YOU GET: Finish your 5k to earn your Light up Medal, Custom Apparel, Cotton Candy, Snow Cone, and LED Running Baton!
*Participants are encouraged to wear glow in the dark, glow sticks/apparel, etc.
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Distance: 8.5 km from SpringfieldSat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 PMSee full details
Join us on August 22nd, 2025 to have a running experience like no other!
The 3rd Annual Space Wizards 5k & 10k is going to be a Blast!
NEW THIS YEAR, LAZERSWORDS NOW CHANGE COLORS BETWEEN Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Light Blue, and White!
All participants receive a High-Quality Rechargeable LazerSword that has adjustable sound settings & modes, and a custom event medal!
*Lazerswords are dueling quality
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Distance: 4.3 km from SpringfieldSat, Aug 15, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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FREE Kona Ice
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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
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5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and a challenge pin!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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Distance: 3.3 km from SpringfieldSat, Sep 05, 2026
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Distance: 3.1 km from SpringfieldSat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Pacers for the half marathon
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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