Penobscot Bay YMCA 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Penobscot Bay YMCA 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is a running race on November 27, 2026 in Rockport, ME, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 27, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Location
- 116 Union Street, Rockport, ME
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us the day after Thanksgiving for our annual Turkey Trot 5k Road Race. The race will begin at 8:30 AM on Friday, November 27th, 2028. Check in/registration will begin at 7:15 AM. The race will be immediately followed by a Pancake Breakfast, which is FREE to all registered race participants and $5 for supporters and visitors (cash payment for pancakes is preferred :). The Turkey Trot is a chipped race with prizes and awards. Any proceeds from the race and breakfast will benefit the Y's health & wellness programs, including our free LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA and Active Older Adults programs.
Please note that only the first 250 participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt.
$35 for adults
$25 for ages 19 & under
$45 for same-day registration
We keep our registration prices low so that this event remains accessible to all in our community. Please consider making a donation at checkout.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
First National Bank - Snow Sport and Spine - Maritime Energy
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
43°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Rockport 1 Nnw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rockport, ME
City Elevation
142 ft
Nearest Airport
RKD
Knox County Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Penobscot Bay YMCA 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- November 27, 2026
- Location
- 116 Union Street, Rockport, ME
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Penobscot Bay YMCA 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Nov 27, 2026