New Hope Turkey Trot
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About the race
New Hope Christian School in Smithville, Missouri organizes the second annual New Hope Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026. The event is a self-timed fundraiser for the school; all proceeds support school operational expenses and tuition assistance for families.
The event takes place at the Smith's Fork recreation area near 1601 DD Highway, with parking by the soccer and baseball fields and overflow parking at Grace Community Church across MO Hwy DD. Runner packets and t-shirts for those registered by November 21 may be picked up on Wednesday, November 25 between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Smithville United Methodist Church, 505 North US-169 Hwy. Children 5 and under may participate for free. Registration opens October 2 and closes November 21; the listed registration fee is $30.
Course details:
- 5K trail run/walk through mixed surfaces and natural features.
- 1.25 Miles family friendly fun run/walk on the initial course section.
The route begins on the former Julia Bargman Memorial cross country course and follows a tree line with deer sightings and several Nature Knowledge stations. The full 5K continues onto an asphalt road through a seasonal campground, crosses the spillway, and enters gravel and dirt trails near Lake Remote. That section includes tree roots, rocks, uneven terrain, potential bald eagle sightings, a notable uphill segment, and a technical descent that leads down to the Little Platte river bottom before returning to the spillway and finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
