YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Indoor Cardio Cycling Class & more
From the Organizer
Join the Y and your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of fun and fitness before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast!
Start your holiday in a healthier way this year with the Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot! Whether you’re a casual jogger or a lifelong runner, you’re invited to attend our event and help support our mission. If you’re not a runner but still want to join us, we’re also offering group exercise classes as well as outdoor games for children to enjoy. Every 5K/10K participant will receive a race shirt as well as a participation medal, and top finishers will receive trophies. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning, register today!
10k Map
https://strava.app.link/lyZ0Y3PkTOb
5k Map
https://strava.app.link/VSycmT2kTOb
Strong traditions build strong communities, and at the Y, that’s exactly what we’re all about. Our 31st Annual Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest race in Ocala, with more than 2,000 runners. And your participation in this event empowers the Frank DeLuca YMCA to offer critical community programs and services. Thank you for your participation and support. Together, we're strengthening our community!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a running event held in Ocala, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ocala, FL at 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026