Turkey Trot STL St. Charles 5k

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What better way to kick off your Thanksgiving day than with an active morning with thousands of runners and walkers at Turkey Trot STL on the most popular day of racing in America. Join this Thanksgiving tradition by running or walking in the family-friendly Turkey Trot STL 5K at St. Charles Family Arena. Not only will you burn some calories before the big feast, but you'll also be making a difference in our community by supporting local food pantries. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, Turkey Trot STL has donated over $33,000 and 40,000 pounds of canned goods to local food pantries since 2014. Don't miss the chance to be part of a Thanksgiving tradition that's good for you and good for others.

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