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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
90 N Newberry St, York PA
5K
34–48°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
43–63°F
dry
2024
41–57°F
rain
2023
30–45°F
rain
2022
36–55°F
dry
2021
33–46°F
dry
2020
49–62°F
rain
2019
36–61°F
dry
2018
40–49°F
rain
2017
36–47°F
dry
2016
37–45°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Thanksgiving Day tradition continues!
Join us for our 30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and burn some calories before the feast!
Registration:
- Choose either in-person or virtual for your registration.
- Choose either Adult (14 & over) or Youth (13 & under)
- Choose Shirt or No Shirt
- Shirts are available through November 16.
- Price increases on October 27, so register early!
- Race registrations are not eligible for transfer to other runners
Packet Pick Up:
Graham Aquatic Center - 543 N. Newberry St. York, PA 17401
- Monday, November 23, 2026 - 3 pm - 7 pm
- Tuesday November 24, 2026 - 9 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 9 am - 5 pm
Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA - 90 N. Newberry St. York, PA 17401
- Race day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 7 am - 8:50 am
Race Shirts:
Shirts will be distributed at our Packet Pick Up times. Virtual registrants who live outside of York and Lancaster counties may have their shirts shipped for a flat rate $10.
In-person Race:
- Free parking is available at the Susquehanna Commerce Center, 221 W. Philadelphia St, York, PA .
- Please NO DOGS on the race course per city ordinance.
- Strollers are permitted on the course.
- Walkers – please move to the back of the starting line and walk along the side of the race route to allow runners a clear path to get their fastest time.
You + 5 Friends = $20 Refund!
You will be refunded when 5 of your friends signup for the fun!
Share your unique referral code with others.
The code is generated at the end of your registration, so save it and forward to your friends!
Learn more:
Frequently Asked Questions
YMCA community health programs:
The YMCA mission and focus is to improve the health and well-being of those in our community. Our health intervention and education programs serve individuals with cancer, prediabetes, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, arthritis and childhood obesity. You can support participants striving to improve health and well-being by making a donation to one or more of our programs.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry:
Please bring a non-perishable food donation or check donation to packet pick-up. The community based Food Pantry serves at least 750 families each month, providing food, infant and hygiene supplies to those in need. Although formed as a collaboration of the local Catholic Churches, the Food Pantry serves any individual or family in need, and not those only affiliated with the Catholic church. Your generous donation helps the Pantry reach more York community members. Checks payable to: The Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Learn more here.
Social Media:
Tag us #YorkYTurkeyTrot.
Join our Facebook Race Series Group and post your Turkey Trot photos.
Race Map:
Click the map link
Important Reminders:
NO DOGS
Strollers are allowed
NO scooters
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