In 56 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
648 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro VA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot
Celebrate Thanksgiving Morning at the Waynesboro Family YMCA!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: 648 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA
- More Info: Turkey Trot Race Page
- Community Focus: For more than 73 years, the Y has grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of our community.
Start Times
- 8:15am: Gobbler 1 Mile (Kids' event ages 3-10)
- 9:00am: 5k Run & Walk START
- Virtual 5k: Race anywhere / anytime - from November 26th thru December 1st
- Registration: Closes for all events Wednesday, November 25th at 7:00pm. No race day registration or packet pickup.
Entry Fees
- Gobbler 1 Mile (Ages 3-10): $15 (Add a shirt for an additional $10.00)
- 5k Run & Walk: $30 (thru Oct 15th): $35 (Oct 16th - Nov 15th): $40 (Nov 16th - Nov 25th at 7:00pm)
- Youth 5k (Ages 5-12): $15 (Add a shirt for an additional $10.00)
- Virtual 5K: $30 (thru Nov 15th): $35 (Nov 16th - Nov 25th)
Packet Pickup
- Location: Waynesboro Family YMCA
- Dates: Tuesday, November 24th, 4-7pm: Wednesday, November 25th, 4-7pm
- Notes: No race day packet pickup.
Virtual 5k participants may request packets to be mailed for an additional fee of $20.00. - Family Pricing: Save $2.00 per entry when registering a family of 4 or more immediate family members.
T-Shirts
- Guaranteed: Participants registered on or before Thursday, November 5th will receive a race shirt.
- Additional Fee: Shirts for the Youth 5K and Gobbler 1 Mile are available for an additional fee of $10.00.
- Availability: Limited extra shirts will be available at packet pickup.
- Policy: Registration fees are non-transferable & non-refundable.
Race Day Information
- Timing: All events will be timed for place using MyLaps disposable bib tag.
- Awards: Gobble Wobble 1 Mile finishers receive a finisher medal. 5k awards for Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top Master, and top 5 in each age group.
- Virtual Event: Complete your event anywhere from November 26th to December 1st and upload results for a finisher medal.
- Race Number: Must be worn on the front of your shirt or jacket and visible throughout the event.
Thank You
Thank you for joining us for a fun start to your holiday! We are grateful for your continued support of the Waynesboro Y!
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