New Hope Turkey Trot 2026

The New Hope Turkey Trot is a self-timed Thanksgiving-season run at Smith's Fork Park in Smithville, Missouri, featuring a 5K and a 1.25-mile family fun run. New Hope Christian School organizes the race to fund Christian education, with proceeds directed to the New Hope Scholarship Fund, assisting families with tuition costs. Registrants before the cutoff receive a race shirt, and finishers get a medal. The course utilizes the walking and hiking trails within Smith's Fork recreation area. The shorter route offers a mostly flat path for families and walkers, while the 5K includes varied surfaces and a challenging trail section toward the end. Parking is available near the soccer and baseball fields, with overflow parking at Grace Community Church across MO Hwy DD. The race has a local feel, centered on school support, community involvement, and a course that provides a challenge for trail runners.