YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Indoor Cardio Cycling Class & more
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ocala, FL
Population
64,903
as of 2023
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 YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a running race held in Ocala, Florida on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ocala, Florida at 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026