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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Cortland YMCA, Cortland NY
5K
28–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
36–57°F
rain
2024
38–45°F
rain
2023
26–41°F
rain
2022
32–50°F
dry
2021
28–38°F
rain
2020
42–57°F
rain
2019
37–56°F
dry
2018
31–42°F
rain
2017
30–38°F
dry
2016
33–37°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
28°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Our final race of the season and traditional Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot! Last day to register to get the race t-shirt is Thursday, November 5th, 2025.
RACE START TIME: 9:00 AM
Check In to receive bibs and T-shirts begins at 7:30 AM the morning of, or 10:00-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 25th.
PLEASE NOTE: CHECK IN WILL END PROMPTLY AT 8:45AM!
LOCATION: Cortland YMCA
PARKING: Parking is limited at the YMCA, on street parking is available
COURSE: This race goes down Tompkins St, through the SUNY Cortland campus and back.
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