Bare Bones Turkey Trot

Bare Bones Turkey Trot

Event Overview

• Kickoff to Thanksgiving Traditions: Bring your family, invite your friends, and make this event the kickoff to all of the Thanksgiving traditions.
• Non-Competitive Run: This is a non-competitive road run with one self-service water station. No results will be recorded for this event.
• Race Day Route Options: 5 mile or 3 mile route!
• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

Registration Information

• Registration Fee: $25 in advance/$30 on race day
• Long-Sleeved Shirt: Register before Oct. 30 to guarantee a long-sleeved technical race shirt – Registrations after Oct. 31 will receive shirts on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last.
• Packet Pick-Up: Mattoon Area Family YMCA
• Packet Pick-Up Schedule:
  • Wednesday, November 25 from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 26 from 5:00-5:45 a.m.

Race Day Activities

• Pre-Race/Post Race Celebration: Bock Gym beginning at 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. (family fun, games, photo opportunity, hot cocoa & refreshments).
• Turkey Trot & TONE: After the race, head inside the Y at either location for our Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes!
• Race Start Time: 6 a.m.
• Contact Information: For more information, call the Y at 217-234-9494.

Community Impact

• Beneficiary: All race proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance to those in our community.
• Important Policies: Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Location

• Address: 221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL
• More Information: For further details, visit the race page at Bare Bones Turkey Trot.