YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust

🦃 Race Overview

Now in its 176th year, the YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust returns as one of the area's highly favored family traditions on Thanksgiving morning. Choose from a Tot Trot (1 city block dash for youth up to 5 years old, parents welcome), 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk, or a 5K Race either in-person or virtually (Trot at Home). Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome! Race proceeds benefit the YMCA's Annual Fundraising Campaign so that more youth, families, and seniors can experience the Y.

📅 Race Day Notes

• Strollers: Allowed in all events: dogs are not allowed on the course during any of the races.
• Registration: Open to the public: registration required.
• Weather: All races will run as scheduled...rain, snow or extreme cold. Please dress appropriately.
• Refunds: No refunds on entry fees.

⏰ Race Times

• 7:45 am: Tot Trot (1 city block dash, parents are welcome to join)
• 8:00 am: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
• 8:30 am: 5K Race
• 9:15 am: Awards Ceremony

📍 Race Location

• Packet pick-up: Located at the Cooper YMCA, 6767 S. 14th St.
• Event venue: The Tot Trot, 1-Mile, and 5K Race and post-race awards will be held in Downtown Lincoln at the Railyard, 350 Canopy St.
• Parking: Free parking is available at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot, just north of Pinnacle Bank Arena, 901 V Street. After parking, walk across the West Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge to the Railyard. All vehicles must exit the lot by 3:00 pm the day of the event. Paid parking is also available in surrounding downtown parking garages.
• Map: Map of race course is located below.

🏆 Race Prizes

• Youth prizes: Small prizes will be provided to youth finishers of the Tot Trot and 1-Mile events.
• 5K awards: In the 5K Race, the top in-person male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions will each receive a medal:
• 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• Overall finishers: The overall in-person male and female finishers of the 5K will receive an additional prize.

💰 Fees for In-Person and Trot at Home Option

• Tot Trot: FREE (race t-shirt not provided). Registration is required.
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $21
• 5K Individual Entry: $36
• Family Pricing: $75 for families participating in the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Family consists of 2 adults 22 years of age or older and children under 24 years of age living at the same address full-time, with a maximum of 5 family members. Additional family entries are $10 per child. Family pricing is not available for the 5K Race.
• Late registration fee: $10/person will apply for entries received after November 23.

👕 Race Apparel and Registration

• Early registration deadline: Sunday, November 23. Entries for the 1-Mile and 5K events on or before this date can choose between a soft-cotton blend t-shirt or Smasher Gear SS Technical Tee, while supplies last. (Soft cotton tee only for youth.)
• Long sleeve option: For an additional fee, you may upgrade to a long sleeve version of the 2025 Turkey Trot shirt. New image coming soon.
• Merchandise: Signature Turkey Trot beanies and trucker hats will be available to purchase for an additional fee while supplies last. New images coming soon.
• Exchanges: No on-site exchanges will be available. We will exchange sizes the week following the event if inventory is available (contact Race Director).
• Late registration: Monday, November 24 - Thursday, November 27, 7:30 am. Online registration closes at 6:00 am Thanksgiving morning. On-site registration will be available 6:30 - 7:30 am on Thanksgiving morning.
• Late entries: Entries received after November 23 will receive a Turkey Trot hat or beanie instead of a t-shirt, while supplies last.
• Tot Trot: While the Tot Trot is FREE, there will be no apparel given to participants. Registration is required.
• Refunds: No refunds on entry fees.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Registration confirmation: Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation.
• Pickup dates:
  • Wednesday, November 26, 4:00 - 7:00 pm: Cooper YMCA, 6767 S 14th Street
  • Thursday, November 27, beginning at 6:30 am: Railyard, 350 Canopy St (Race site)
• Virtual participants: Trot at Home participants may request to have a packet mailed to them if outside of Lincoln for an additional fee. Deadline for request is November 14.

🍽️ Food Bank of Lincoln

• We will again be hosting a drive for non-perishable food items and hygiene products during packet pickup and race day. Barrels will be available to drop off any items at the Cooper Y (packet pickup) and in the Railyard (race day). Thank you for joining us to help those in need this holiday season!

🤝 Sponsors

• The YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust directly supports the Y's Annual Fundraising Campaign. Through this campaign, we strive to ensure that financial limitations are not a barrier to having a YMCA membership, being involved in one of our many child care programs, or signing up for life-saving swim lessons. Will you join us in this journey to be part of something bigger? Learn more... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BENBHjzTE1H_wUTn_wpz_rg5FnTJyL7n/view

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race webpage: YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot.