Turkey Trot 2026

Turkey trot 2026

Start your Thanksgiving morning by getting moving and giving back at the Fitness NOW Turkey Trot! Join us in Festus on Thursday, November 26 for the 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run and help support an incredible local cause: JeffCo Shop with a Cop.

Shop with a Cop raises money throughout the year to provide local children with a special Christmas shopping experience. More than 30 Jefferson County First Responder Agencies participate, serving students in grades K–6 from all 11 Jefferson County school districts. Children are selected with the help of their school counselors and are treated to a special day that includes a visit with Santa, cookies and milk, and the opportunity to shop alongside a first responder from Police, Fire, EMS, or Dispatch.

In 2025, the Fitness NOW Turkey Trot donated $10,000 to Shop with a Cop, and a portion of the 2026 race proceeds will once again go directly to this meaningful program. Come run, walk, have fun, and help make a difference in the lives of local kids this holiday season!