
26TH Annual
26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Portage, IN, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Registration Fees:
Early Registration before Oct. 31 - $25
Registration from Nov. 1 - Nov. 25 - $35
On Site / Race Day Registration - $45
Awards will be presented for each race as follows: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 4-7,8-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & up
Race Day Timeline:
7am Day of Packet Pickup
7am Day of Registration
8am 1K Kids Run- Line up 7:50am
830am 5K Runners- Line up 8:20am; 5K Walkers and Strollers will start immediately following the runners
915am Awards
Weather
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
30°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indiana Dunes Nl, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
37,951
as of 2023
City Elevation
625 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA
Nov 26, 2026