About the YMCA Turkey Day 5K
This is a holiday morning race starting and finishing at the Central YMCA in Painesville. The crowd that shows up for a race like this tends to arrive in layers and running tights before the rest of the family wakes up, which gives the start area a particular kind of energy.
Bib pickup runs across the two days before the race at the Central YMCA, with plenty of hours on both days to grab yours early. Race-morning check-in opens well ahead of the start, so there is no need to rush.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/26/2026 08:30$30
5K11/26/2026 08:30$30
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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