25th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA

25th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA

Date: November 27, 2025
Location: 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
More Info: Turkey Trot Registration

Race Overview

• Activities: FREE 1K Kids non-competitive fun run and competitive 5K, professionally-timed race.
• Purpose: All proceeds from entry fees support the Annual Campaign of the Portage Township YMCA.
• Mission: The YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for ALL.
• Funding: Money raised provides financial assistance for food, shelter, chronic disease management, education, and physical activity.

Registration Fees

• Early Registration: Before October 31 - $25
• Standard Registration: November 1 - November 25 - $35
• Race Day Registration: On Site - $45
• Notes: Free child watch is available during the race. Turkey Trot shirt is included in the 5K race fee only.

5K Race Perks

• Event Shirt: Long Sleeve event shirt included.
• Finisher Medal: Custom medal for all participants.
• Awards: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, and top 3 Male and Female in various age groups.
• Age Groups: Awards for ages 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & up.

Training Group

• Availability: Training group at check out.
• Schedule: Group meets for 8 weeks on Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 am at the YMCA.
• Start Date: First Training Day is October 4, 2025.
• Shirt Guarantee: Shirts guaranteed for registrants through November 1, 2025. Additional shirts available for purchase until then.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will occur on November 26th from 2pm-7pm or on race day beginning at 7AM.

Race Day Timeline

• 7:00 AM: Day of Packet Pickup
• 7:00 AM: Day of Registration
• 8:00 AM: 1K Kids Run - Line up at 7:50 AM
• 8:30 AM: 5K Runners - Line up at 8:20 AM: 5K Walkers and Strollers start immediately following the runners
• 9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony