Turkey March 5K Harrisburg, MO
Lace up your running shoes and get ready to march before you feast!
Join us the weekend before Thanksgiving for the Turkey March 5K, a fun, family-friendly run and walk benefiting the Harrisburg Band Program. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends and family, or just waddling your way to the finish line, everyone is welcome. This fun and energetic event welcomes runners, walkers, families, and community supporters of all ages to come together for the sake of music.
The Turkey March combines two of our favorite things, Thanksgiving and marching band into one festive community event. Expect plenty of fall fun, music, and turkey-themed spirit as we kick off the holiday season together.The Turkey March helps support music programs in Harrisburg Schools, providing instruments, opportunities, and experiences for student musicians.
Run. Walk. Waddle. However you cross the finish line, your participation helps support opportunities and experiences for Harrisburg Band students.
After the race, stick around for post-race festivities, community vendors, and refreshments at the Harrisburg Holiday Palooza!
Come earn your Thanksgiving feast and help us make some noise for the Harrisburg Band!
Your registration comes with a t-shirt and a medal for participating in our 5K! Make sure you register before the deadline and before supplies run out!
Turkey March 5K
March Before You Feast.
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
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Learn more about the host city, Harrisburg.
Harrisburg is a town in western Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 266 at the 2010 census. It was founded to be an important railroad depot, but the railroad never came and the town remained small. Harrisburg is situated on a high point between Moniteau Creek and Perche Creek, at the headwaters of Callahan Creek. It is named in honor of John Woods Harris, an early county leader and owner of the nearby “Model Farm” on Thrall’s Prairie.
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