York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026
- Location
- 90 N Newberry St, York, PA
- Distance
- In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over) · In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under) · Virtual 5K - Adults (14 years & over) & more
From the Organizer
The Thanksgiving Day tradition continues!
Join us for our 30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and burn some calories before the feast!
Registration:
- Choose either in-person or virtual for your registration.
- Choose either Adult (14 & over) or Youth (13 & under)
- Choose Shirt or No Shirt
- Shirts are available through November 16.
- Price increases on October 27, so register early!
- Race registrations are not eligible for transfer to other runners
Packet Pick Up:
Graham Aquatic Center - 543 N. Newberry St. York, PA 17401
- Monday, November 23, 2026 - 3 pm - 7 pm
- Tuesday November 24, 2026 - 9 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 9 am - 5 pm
Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA - 90 N. Newberry St. York, PA 17401
- Race day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 7 am - 8:50 am
Race Shirts:
Shirts will be distributed at our Packet Pick Up times. Virtual registrants who live outside of York and Lancaster counties may have their shirts shipped for a flat rate $10.
In-person Race:
- Free parking is available at the Susquehanna Commerce Center, 221 W. Philadelphia St, York, PA.
- Please NO DOGS on the race course per city ordinance.
- Strollers are permitted on the course.
- Walkers – please move to the back of the starting line and walk along the side of the race route to allow runners a clear path to get their fastest time.
You + 5 Friends = $20 Refund!
You will be refunded when 5 of your friends signup for the fun!
Share your unique referral code with others.
The code is generated at the end of your registration, so save it and forward to your friends!
Learn more:
Frequently Asked Questions
YMCA community health programs:
The YMCA mission and focus is to improve the health and well-being of those in our community. Our health intervention and education programs serve individuals with cancer, prediabetes, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, arthritis and childhood obesity. You can support participants striving to improve health and well-being by making a donation to one or more of our programs.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry:
Please bring a non-perishable food donation or check donation to packet pick-up. The community based Food Pantry serves at least 750 families each month, providing food, infant and hygiene supplies to those in need. Although formed as a collaboration of the local Catholic Churches, the Food Pantry serves any individual or family in need, and not those only affiliated with the Catholic church. Your generous donation helps the Pantry reach more York community members. Checks payable to: The Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Learn more here.
Social Media:
Tag us #YorkYTurkeyTrot.
Join our Facebook Race Series Group and post your Turkey Trot photos.
Race Map:
Click the map link
Important Reminders:
NO DOGS
Strollers are allowed
NO scooters
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
51°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from York 3 Ssw Pump Stn, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About York, PA
Population
44,830
as of 2023
Elevation
439 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 55 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.
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- Race
- York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026
- Location
- 90 N Newberry St, York, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K?
- York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K is a running race held in York, Pennsylvania 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 York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in York, Pennsylvania at 90 N Newberry St, York, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026