50th YMCA TURKEY TROT
50th YMCA TURKEY TROT is a running race on November 26, 2026 in El Paso, TX, with an entry fee of $39.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $39
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
50th Annual YMCA of El Paso TURKEY TROT November 26, 2026
YMCA and Race Officials will NOT be mailing T-Shirts or medals these items MUST be picked up in person.
Race Packet Pick Up: 11/21-11/23 (Sunday 12pm-3pm) (Saturday and Monday 9am-6pm) at Fred and Maria Loya Family YMCA, 2044 Trawood.
11/24-11/25 9am -6pm at Westside Family YMCA, 7145 N. Mesa.
We are limiting the racers to 3200; walkers, swimmers, sleepers to 300 for a total of 3500 participants.
Where the Race Begins:
Race route: 5K starts at Montana and Ange, makes a left turn at Willow, then right turn on Grant, turn around at 2604 Grant Ave, then the race returns to Montana and Ange following the same route back.
1Mile starts at Montana and Ange turns around at 1518 Montana, returns to Montana and Ange
Cost: Individual:
08/1/26-9/25/2026 Early Registration: $39
9/26/2026-11/20/2026 Regular Registration $50
11/21/2026-11/25/2026 Late Registration: $69
11/26/2026 (in person, on site only) Day of Registration (if space is available) $79
Events: 5k Run/1 mile Walk
08/1/26-9/25/2026 Early Registration: $39; 9/26/2026-11/20/2026 Regular Registration $50; 11/21/2026-11/25/2026 Late Registration: $69; 11/26/2026 (in person, on site only) Day of Registration (if space is available) $79
Events: 5k Run/1 mile Walk
Sleep or Swim: Sleep or Swim (SOS)(NOT A RACE) $40: Done at the participants leisure. Participants will receive a short sleeve cotton T-shirt, participation medal, race bib. No timing needs to be submitted.
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
63°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About El Paso, TX
Population
678,147
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,680 ft
Nearest Airport
ELP
El Paso International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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121
Days to train
- Race
- 50th YMCA TURKEY TROT
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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50th YMCA TURKEY TROT
Nov 26, 2026