From the Organizer
The premier 2025 Carlisle Turkey Trot starts at 9am sharp. Run with over 3,000 participants! Register Here
Events
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
49°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carlisle Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,335
as of 2023
Elevation
480 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 77 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Carlisle YMCA Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run
12 miles away
Newville Fountain Festival 5K
11 miles away
2026 Carlisle Summerfair 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
New Cumberland Public Library 5K on the 4th
18 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Carlisle YMCA Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026