• Turkey Trot is a 5K run or a 1 mile walk to benefit New Hope Christian School. It is a fundraiser to raise money to help with tuition for students that qualify for assistance.

  • Thursday, November 26, 2026. Thanksgiving Morning. Participate in the morning and then go have your Turkey Dinner and watch some football!

  • Smith’s Fork Park in Smithville, MO

  • Click the link below to register.

    Turkey Trot Registration

  • Use the link below to order a race day t-shirt, long-sleeved t-shirt, or hooded sweatshirt. All proceeds go to the NHCS Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your support!

    Order Turkey Trot shirts

  • Available Sponsorships--Due Friday, 11-6-26

    Be part of a fun, family event which will support Christian Education in Smithville. Proceeds will go toward offsetting operational expenses at New Hope Christian School, helping to keep tuition affordable for area families

    Title Sponsor ($1500)‍ ‍ ‍

    Name/Logo associated with title of event and displayed on social media sites as well as printed on front of race t-shirt. (Limited to 4 sponsors)

    Gold/Mile Sponsor ($250)

    Name/logo displayed on social media sites, race t-shirt, and signage at mile marker along course.

    Silver Sponsor ($125) ‍

    Name/Logo displayed on social media sites and race t-shirt.

    Product Sponsor (Event Supplies: bottled water, bottled sports drinks, granola/energy bars, fruit, items for runners bags, etc.)

    Name/Logo displayed on social media sites and race t-shirt.

  • To donate to the Turkey Trot Fundraiser:

    1. Drop check or cash off at the school office.

    2. Mail check to the school at PO Box 588, Smithville, MO 64089

    3. Use the Venmo QR Code found on the Turkey Trot page.

  • NHCS will need 10-15 volunteers the day of the race. Volunteers will help with things from registering runners, handing out t-shirts, monitoring the course to taking pictures of the event. Please complete the Volunteer Form if you are willing to help.

    Volunteer Form

  • New Hope Christian School is a nondenominational K-12 school located in Smithville which seeks to provide a high quality, Christian education at affordable tuition rates. We are accredited through Cognia and the International League of Christian Schools and are a 501C(3) organization, making sponsorships or contributions tax deductible.

  • Click here for Venmo QR Code

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Click on the logo of our sponsor to view their business webpage.

Sponsors coming soon!