What is the weather usually like on race day for the 26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Portage, IN, November race mornings typically start near 32°F and warm to around 44°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA

Portage, IN

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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When

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Where

3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage IN

Distances

Typical weather

32–44°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

32–50°F

dry

2024

28–39°F

dry

2023

28–34°F

rain

2022

34–52°F

dry

2021

22–31°F

dry

2020

37–48°F

dry

2019

32–53°F

rain

2018

24–37°F

rain

2017

30–46°F

dry

2016

36–47°F

dry

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32°F at the start.

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About this race

Turkey Trot includes both a FREE 1K Kids non-competitive fun run and a competitive 5K, professionally-timed race offered on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds from the entry fees go towards our Annual Campaign. The Portage Township YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for ALL. Our campaign helps provide financial assistance to individuals and families in our community. The money raised helps ensure our friends and neighbors have access to programs and services that provide food, shelter, chronic disease management, education, and physical activity.

Registration Fees:

Early Registration before Oct. 31 - $25

Registration from Nov. 1 - Nov. 25 - $35

On Site / Race Day Registration - $45

5K Race includes a *Long Sleeve event shirt and *Custom Finisher Medal

Awards will be presented for each race as follows: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 4-7,8-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & up

*free child watch is available during the race. Turkey Trot shirt is included in 5K race fee only. Shirts are guaranteed for registrants thru 11/1. - Packet Pickup is on November 25th from 2pm-7pm OR on race day beginning at 7AM -

Race Day Timeline:
7am Day of Packet Pickup
7am Day of Registration
8am 1K Kids Run- Line up 7:50am
830am 5K Runners- Line up 8:20am; 5K Walkers and Strollers will start immediately following the runners
915am Awards