Turkey Creek Festival 5K Registration

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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.  

2024 Race Results

 

Day Of

Step 1.Visit the race registration table

Starting at 6:30 a.m. until 30 minutes prior to race start.

Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr.

Step 2.Packet Pick-up

  • Saturday, May18, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

     Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr.

In Person

Step 1.Visit the Merriam Community Center at 6040 Slater St.

Our helpful Welcome Desk staff will assist you in completing your registration.

Step 2. Packet Pick-Up

  • Friday, May 17, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

     Merriam Community Center 6040 Slater St.

  • Saturday, May 18, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

     Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr.

 

 

 

Online

Step 1.ENROLL AS A GUEST WITH RUN SIGN-UP; NO ACCOUNT NEEDED ($3 SURCHARGE APPLIES)

GUEST REGISTRATION 

 

Step 2.Packet Pick Up

  • Friday, May 17, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

     Merriam Community Center 6040 Slater St.

  • Saturday, May 18, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

     Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr. 

Team Registration

Step 1.Complete form 

Step 2.Once we process the form, we will call you for payment 

Step 3.Payment Processed with Credit Card

Please have credit card ready.  We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover 

Step 4.Packet Pick-up

  • Friday, May 17, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

     Merriam Community Center 6040 Slater St.

  • Saturday, May 18, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

     Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr.

Mail

Step 1.Complete and print registration form - This option no longer available.

 

Individual Registration Form

 

Team Registration Form

Step 2.Mail form with payment 

Merriam Community Center

6040 Slater St

Merriam, KS  66202

Step 3.Packet Pick-up

  • Friday, May 17, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

     Merriam Community Center 6040 Slater St.

  • Saturday, May 18, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

     Merriam Marketplace 5740 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

 

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.

 

Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Drive

Former community center site 5701 Merriam Drive