# Turkey Trot STL 5K and Half-Mile Kids Run — St. Charles Family Arena

> Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
- Where: The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Pkwy, St Charles, MO 63303
- Ages: Kids Run for children (ages not stated)
- Price: 1/2 Mile Kids Run free; 5K $25–$38 depending on date, plus processing fees
- Organizer: Turkey Trot STL
- Official page: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116609/turkey-trot-stl-st-charles/register
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk at the Family Arena in St. Charles, billed as family-friendly, followed by a free half-mile Kids Run at about 9:15 a.m. The race supports local food pantries (this year O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry) and has donated more than $42,000 and 48,000 pounds of canned goods since 2014. 5K entry rises in steps from $25 early bird to $38 from November 21 through race day, plus processing fees; a virtual 5K is also offered.

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