131ST Annual
131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Buffalo, NY, with an entry fee of $39.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (118 days to go)
- Price
- $39
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get Ready to Gobble Up Some Fun at the 131st Annual YMCA Turkey Trot!
Lace up those sneakers, because it's almost time for a Thanksgiving tradition like no other! We're talking about the 131st annual YMCA Turkey Trot, a super fun 8K (4.97 miles) road race that takes over the streets of Buffalo every Thanksgiving morning.
Get this: it's not just any race, it's the oldest consecutively run footrace in the ENTIRE WORLD! How cool is that? This November, we're celebrating its incredible 131st start, and you won't want to miss out on the history (and the hilarity!).
Join us in the celebration. Your participation helps to fuel the Y’s work to empower youth, promote healthy living, and build strong, thriving communities across Western New York.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
44°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
53%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buffalo, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buffalo, NY
Population
276,397
as of 2023
City Elevation
583 ft
Nearest Airport
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
118
Days to train
- Race
- 131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Buffalo than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026