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Turkey Day 8K & 3K Family Fun Run
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Turkey Day 8K & 3K Family Fun Run
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Get your appetite ready for that second (or third!) helping of stuffing by joining us for the annual Turkey Trot 8K and 3K Family Fun Run this Thanksgiving! Whether you run, walk, or waddle, you’ll enjoy a scenic course around the University of Montana campus and along the Clark Fork River Trail. A portion of proceeds and all donations support the Missoula Food Bank.
In 2024 we had another record setting year, you helped us raise more than $10,000 for the Missoula Food Bank!
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Nov 27, 2025 |
Start Time: |
9:30 AM |
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University of Montana Campus Rec |
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Run Wild Missoula members, remember to login to your RSU account to receive a $3 discount! (No discount for kids 19 & Under)
September 11 – October 22
$30 – 20 and Over
$20 – 19 and Under
October 23 – November 18
$38 – 20 and Over
$20 – 19 and Under
November 19 – Race Day Morning
$44 – 20 and Over
$20 – 19 and Under
Turkey Day 3K is FREE for all ages (untimed):
All 3K participants MUST register
Race bib not included in registration.
*As outlined in the race waiver & acknowledgement, entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. To view the RWM race cancellation policy, click here.
Wednesday, November 26 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at RWM HQ; 125 E Main St.
Race Day Thursday, November 27 near the race start line from 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM.
Start/Finish Location: University of Montana Campus Rec Lot
Start Time: 9:30am (Both 8K & 3K start at the same time, same location)
Please carpool! Free parking will be available on the UM Campus excluding: UM Campus Recreation Lot, Eddy Ave., and Maurice Ave.
*Per Run Wild Missoula event policies, dogs are not allowed to participate in the event with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Service animals must be on non-retractable, 6 foot or less leash.
8K & 3K Courses:
The Turkey Day 8K and 3K will begin at the same time and location! The 8k first runs the 3K loop and then continues on, but the events will begin together.
The courses are open to strollers and walkers. NO DOGS PLEASE. There are no aid stations.
Turkey Day 8K (timed) participants receive:
- chip timing
- One-of-a-kind, exclusive BOCO winter hat made just for our Turkey Day runners!!
- All 8K participants are eligible for overall prizes.
Note: BOCO Winter Hats Guaranteed for first 1,150 Pre-Registered 8K Participants Only
→ !! The first 300 3K participants will have the chance to buy Boco hats for $24 during registration !!
*3K Participants that purchase a BOCO Winter Hat can pick them up at packet pickup or morning of the race.
Awards in the 8K are given to the overall top 3 female, male & non-binary winners in the form of Thanksgiving food goodies!
Run Wild Missoula acknowledges that for Indigenous peoples Thanksgiving is a day of mourning; a time to remember ancestral history and protest the oppression which they continue to experience today.
With that said, we encourage all participants to donate non-perishable food or monetary donations to the Missoula Food Bank.
Food donations can be placed directly in the Missoula Food Bank truck at the race start on race morning.
Let these miles be about expressing gratitude by enjoying the activity, the company and giving back to others in the process. Let’s set the tone for a thankful holiday season!
Run wild Missoula encourages all participants to donate non-perishable food or monetary donations to the Missoula Food Bank.
DONATE TO OUR FOOD DRIVE:
- Accepting Donations: November 17-27, 2025
- Locations:
- Run Wild Missoula – 125 East Main Street
- Young Mazda Missoula – 1776 Stephens Ave
- Race Day at the Start Line – look for the Food Bank Truck!
For every pound of non-perishable food donated as part of the run, Run Wild Missoula and our friends at YOUNG MAZDA MISSOULA will match that with a donation of $1 – up to $1,500 total.
Volunteer opportunities will open at the beginning of November!
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US!
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Thank you to our sponsors!
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Thank you to our community partners!
