34TH Annual
34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot
34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot is a running race on November 25–26, 2026 in Fredericksburg, VA, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- November 25–26, 2026 (125 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our 34th Year! The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. Run or walk the 5K course through scenic downtown Fredericksburg! Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1-mile race. All finishers will receive a medal!
There's also a 1/4 Mile Tot Trot held on Wednesday, November 25th at 4pm on the JMHS track. Your littlest trotters (ages 5 and under) can race the day before the main Turkey Trot!
Proceeds raised support Rappahannock Area YMCA programs that empower youth, improve community health, and ensure affordable access for all.
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
56°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fredericksburg Sewage, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fredericksburg, VA
Population
28,383
as of 2023
City Elevation
221 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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125
Days to train
- Race
- 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 25–26, 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.
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fredericksburg 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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34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot
Nov 25, 2026