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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot is a 5 Mile, 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Double Gobble event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 8,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Field size
- ~8,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 5 Mile, 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Run, Double Gobble
- Field size
- About 8,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling city course
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- p3r.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EST
- Course profile — 5 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot
Pittsburgh's signature Thanksgiving morning run with 5-mile and 5K options benefiting local food pantries, drawing more than 8,000 participants from dozens of states.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in Pennsylvania
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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot held?
- In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot offer?
- 5 Mile, 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Double Gobble.
- How many people run the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot?
- About 8,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot start?
- 7:30 AM EST.
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