Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K
Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K is a running, road cycling, and paddle race on November 26, 2026 in Ocala, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sports
- RunningRoad CyclingPaddle
From the Organizer
Join the Y and your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of fun and fitness before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast!
Start your holiday in a healthier way this year with the Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot! Whether you’re a casual jogger or a lifelong runner, you’re invited to attend our event and help support our mission. If you’re not a runner but still want to join us, we’re also offering group exercise classes as well as outdoor games for children to enjoy. Every 5K/10K participant will receive a race shirt as well as a participation medal, and top finishers will receive trophies. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning, register today!
Strong traditions build strong communities, and at the Y, that’s exactly what we’re all about. Our 31st Annual Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest race in Ocala, with more than 2,000 runners. And your participation in this event empowers the Frank DeLuca YMCA to offer critical community programs and services. Thank you for your participation and support. Together, we're strengthening our community!
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
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ocala, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ocala, FL
Population
64,903
as of 2023
City Elevation
65 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 62 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
Paddle Sports
Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.
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Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026