The Turkey Creek Festival 5K Run/Walk benefits the Merriam Parks, Recreation and Community Center Foundation Scholarship Fund. The race will begin at the Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Drive.
Register as an individual or team. Team registration must be completed by the Wednesday prior to race day.
Awards include: overall male and female and top three finishers in each age group. All participants receive a finisher medal.
No pets, headphones or roller blades are allowed. Strollers are welcome.
Parking is available at the Merriam Marketplace as well as across the street at 5701 Merriam Dr.
After the race be sure to visit Antioch Park for the Turkey Creek Festival.
Schedule of events at Antioch Park 10 a.m.-4 p.m. include:
- Happy Faces Entertainment
- Pie Eating Contest - NEW
- Dinosaur Encounter - NEW
- Drum Safari - 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- Bubbleologist Party 12-4 p.m. - NEW
- Wood Projects with Home Depot
- Balloon artist
- Inflatables
- Face Painting by Sister Act Entertainment
- Kids Fishing Day (thanks to Cops N Bobbers & Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks)
Concerts
| 10-11:30 a.m. |
Unplugged |
| 12-1:30 p.m. |
Uproot |
| 2-4 p.m. |
Landrush
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Pie Eating Contest 1 p.m.
Race against the clock to claim the title of pie-eating champion! There are a limited amount of slot available, so make sure to register early!
Ages 6-12 / 13 & UP
Register
Concessions
Food trucks serving a variety of menu items to suit every palate.