Springfield's Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk celebrated its 30th year Thursday with the highest attendance since 2019, the year before the global pandemic. There were 6,206 people registered to participate in the event,

The Turkey Trot in Springfield celebrates 30 years this Thanksgiving. The Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving 5K in Missouri, attracting more than 7,000 participants annually. The race travels through downtown Springfield and the Missouri State University campus.

If you plan on participating in the 30th Annual Turkey Trot, you have until Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, to be considered an early bird. Early bird registration runs through 5 p.m. on Friday. Early birds can save $10 on their entry fee,