Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon

Event Overview

Join us for THANKSGIVING AT THE Y!

• Event Type: This is a non-competitive road run with one self-service water station.
• Results: No results will be recorded for this event.
• Race Day Route Options: 5 mile or 3 mile route!
• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

Registration Details

Register before Oct. 30 to guarantee a long-sleeved technical race shirt – Registrations received after Oct. 31 will receive shirts on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last.

• Registration Fee: $25 in advance/$30 on race day
• Packet Pick-Up:
• Mattoon Area Family YMCA
• -Wednesday, November 25 from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
• -Thursday, November 26 from 5:00-5:45 a.m.

Race Experience

The routes take runners through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise. Turkey Trot & TONE- after the race, head inside the Y at either location for our Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes! It’s a chance to stretch, move, and connect before heading home to your holiday meal.

• Pre-Race/Post Race Celebration: Bock Gym beginning at 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
• Activities: Family fun, games, photo opportunity, hot cocoa & refreshments.
• Post Race Event: Join us for Early Bird Group Fitness Event as well!
• Race Start Time: 6 a.m.

Community Impact

All race proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance to those in our community so that nobody is turned away due to an inability to pay. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.

For more information, call the Y at 217-234-9494.

More Information

To register and find more details, visit the event page: Bare Bones Turkey Trot.