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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
68-70 North Broad Street, Norwich NY
5K
27–41°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
24–42°F
dry
2024
29–36°F
rain
2023
35–42°F
rain
2022
26–41°F
dry
2021
26–40°F
dry
2020
25–43°F
dry
2019
29–46°F
rain
2018
-4–13°F
dry
2017
27–41°F
dry
2016
24–28°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Welcome to the 45th Annual Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot! 🏃♀️
Sunday, November 22, 2026 — Downtown Norwich, New York
The Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot returns for its 45th annual 5K race through the streets of Norwich! This beloved holiday tradition is the perfect way to kick off the season — bringing together family, friends, fitness, and fun in one spirited community event.
🏅 Race Divisions:
Men’s and Women’s divisions for:
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Under 11
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Ages 12–15
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Ages 16–19
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Ages 20–29
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Ages 30–39
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Ages 40–49
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Ages 50–59
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Ages 60–69
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Ages 70–79
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80 and over
💲 Entry Fees:
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$33 per participant through November 15
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$38 from November 16 through race day
Your entry includes:
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Accurate chip timing system
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2026 Turkey Trot race shirt
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Delicious post-race refreshments: an Arby’s voucher, Stewart’s chocolate milk, bagels from Deja Brew, Chobani Yogurt, and more!
Shirts are guaranteed for all who pre-register by November 15. After the 15th, the race fee will increase and shirts can be picked up at the YMCA.
🦃 Prizes:
All first-place finishers in each age group will receive a frozen turkey, courtesy of our friends at Preferred Mutual Insurance.
👧 Kids Neighborhood Fun Run:
A free, just-for-fun run around the block for children begins at 12:00 noon.
🏁 5K Run/Walk Start Time:
12:30 p.m.
🎉 Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
GE Unison • NBT Bank • Preferred Mutual Insurance • Chobani • The Pennysaver • The Evening Sun • Reese-Marshall • NYCM Insurance • Arby’s • Electron Coil Inc. • Park Place Sports Bar & Grill • The Trophy Guy • Deja Brew Coffee Shop • Stewart's • Wilson Funeral Home • Principle Design • Parker Walsh Team Real Estate • Knuckle Down Coffee • New York Pizzeria • Sidney Federal Credit Union • Farrow & Locke • Chenango Massage Therapy • Burrell’s Excavation • Bohemian Moon • Hidden Springs • UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital • Magro's Pizzeria -Norwich
Register today at NorwichYMCA.org and join the tradition that brings our community together each Thanksgiving season.
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