About the Turkey Trot 2025
This is a Thanksgiving morning race hosted by the local YMCA, with chip timing for the main distance and a shorter fun run alongside it. Costumes are part of the scene, and the crowd tends to lean toward families treating it as a holiday tradition before the meal rather than a hard effort.
The YMCA connection means the start area has a familiar anchor, and the Thanksgiving timing shapes who shows up. Expect a range of paces and plenty of turkey-themed outfits. Details on parking and packet pickup are worth checking directly with the organizer as the holiday approaches.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/26/2026 08:30-
2 Miles11/26/2026 08:30-
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