Start your Thanksgiving Day with fresh air and exercise and join us on Thursday, November 25th for our turkey trot! The Turkey Day 8K and 3K Family Fun Run courses travel along Ron's Riverfront Trail and the Milwaukee Trail, with short distances on a few Missoula city streets.

Turkey Day 8K Entry Fees (timed): 8K participants receive chip timing, a custom designed winter hat from BOCO, and are eligible for overall prizes. Run Wild Missoula members, remember to login to the website to receive a $3 discount!
Note: BOCO Winter Hats Guaranteed for first 900 Pre-Registered 8K Participants Only (through 11:59 PM on 11/23)
September 23 through October 28
$20 - 15 and Over
$15 - 14 and Under
October 29 through November 23
$25 - 15 and Over
$15 - 14 and Under
November 24 & November 25
Winter hats, if available, provided on first come, first serve basis for late registration.
$30 - 15 and Over
$15 - 14 and Under

Turkey Day 3K is FREE for all ages (untimed):
All 3K participants MUST register
Online registration for the 3K will be open through November 25 at 9:00 AM
In-person registration available on November 24, from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Run Wild Missoula (basement of Runner's Edge)
In-person registration available race day, November 25, between 8:00 - 9:15 AM, at race start.
Race day registration will end promptly at 9:15 AM.
3K race is untimed & noncompetitive – perfect for kids and families
Race bib and winter hat not included in registration


We encourage all participants to donate non-perishable food or monetary donations to the Missoula Food Bank. For every pound of non-perishable food donated as part of the run, Run Wild Missoula and Runner's Edge will match that with a donation of $1 - up to $1,000 total. Food donations can be placed directly in the Missoula Food Bank truck at the race start on race morning.

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