Description

Join us for the Turkey Trek 5K trail run through the scenic and challenging Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area in the famous Branson, MO, where rolling hills and picturesque landscapes await!

Course Overview

- Surface: Dirt single track, rocky/rooty trails & stair cases
- Course: Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area Trails
- Elevation: Steep showing 450-foot elevation for 5K loop
- Location: Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area (412 Owen Ln, Branson, MO 65616)
- Weather: Historic Average 31-52 degrees
- Cupless Race: Please bring a cup or bottle, we don't serve cups!

Location and Times

The start and finish are located at the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area. (412 Owen Ln, Branson, MO 65616)
Parking will take place across the street at the theater.

Thursday:
*please arrive early to ensure enough time to use restroom and pickup bib*
7AM to 8AM - Packet Pickup
7:50AM - Race Brief
8AM - 5K Starts
9AM - Award Ceremony
9:30AM - Cutoff (1.5 Hours)

Course Map - Click Here

What You Get

RACE GEAR/AWARDS:
- Turkey Trek Beanie
- Turkey Trek Finisher Medals for all finishers
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards M & F
- Old Timer (1st Place M&F Age 50+)
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award

RACE EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Hydration & Snacks
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers

Registration/Price Increases

Registration closes either before Nov 27th at 11:59PM or at 150 people capacity. No race day registration is available.

These price increases will follow:
Opening - $35
Oct 1st - $40
Nov 1st - $45

More Information/Refunds/Discounts

For more information regarding other races, policies, who we are, or contact, please visit the www.HolidayRaces.org or click "Website" above. Pre-race emails are sent out 1-2 days prior to race day.

Runners may receive a full race credit to any race of their choosing with a minimum 30-day notice. Race credits cannot be transferred for notices less than 30 days. We do not offer full refunds. Receive your credit by canceling your registration. To cancel, log into Ultrasignup > Registration History and select “Edit” to cancel your race. Your credit needs to be used within one year. If you need an extended time to use your credit due to medical reasons (including pregnancy) or military deployments, please reach out beforehand.

We proudly offer discounts for all active duty military & first responders. Please visit our website and contact us to claim your discount. We will ask for a picture of your ID.

Please note, Holiday Races does not ship out race apparel or medals if a runner does not show up for the race.

SPONSORS

Thank you to our sponsors Legends Theater for providing parking to our participants.

Event's current local time: 5:02 PM CT