Y Doug Opel's Run for the Kids
Y Doug Opel's Run for the Kids is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Sheboygan, WI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (13 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get Ready to Run, Gobble, and Give Back!
Join us Thanksgiving morning for the 50th Annual Y Doug Opel’s Run for the Kids — a festive tradition that brings families, friends, and flocks of all kinds together for a morning of movement, memories, and meaningful giving.
Round up your crew and hit the starting line! Whether you're a family of five or a group of coworkers in matching turkey hats, we've got two special awards waiting for you:
- Family Flock Award – Gather your relatives and race as a unit! The more family members you sign up, the better your chances of snagging this coveted honor.
- Gobbler Gallop Award – Not racing with family? No problem! Rally your run club, work squad, or trivia team—any group with a fun connection—for a shot at this spirited award.
Why We Run: Every registration helps sponsor a local at-risk child at the Sheboygan County YMCA. Lace up for a cause and make a difference in a kid's life.
Race Details:
Chip-timed for 1 hour and 15 minutes after the start
Choose your race swag! Options include:
- Race Entry Only
- Entry + Long-Sleeve Dri-Fit Shirt
- Entry + Long-Sleeve Cotton Shirt
- Entry + Cozy Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Sizes & styles guaranteed through November 12th—so don’t wait!
Show Us Your Flock!
Snap those Turkey Trot pics and tag us on social using:
#SheboyganYMCA #YDougOpelsRunforKids #ThanksgivingDay2026
Packet Pick-Up:
Sheboygan YMCA
812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081
- Wednesday, Nov 25: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday, Nov 26 (Race Day): 7:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Let’s start Thanksgiving Day on the right foot—see you at the start line!
Events
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
42°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sheboygan, 1 mi from the venue.
About Sheboygan, WI
Population
49,812
as of 2023
City Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
ATW
Appleton International Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Y Doug Opel's Run for the Kids, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
13
Days to train
- Race
- Y Doug Opel's Run for the Kids
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Get Ready for Race Day
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.
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Y Doug Opel's Run for the Kids
Nov 26, 2026