Virginia · 5K · 1 Mile · 400m
YMCA Turkey Trot
YMCA Turkey Trot is a 5K, 1 Mile and 400m event held in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
- Race day
- November 25, 2026
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA
Race details
- Date
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile, 400m
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the YMCA Turkey Trot
Join us for our 34th Year! The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. Run or walk the 5K course through scenic downtown Fredericksburg! Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1-mile race. All finishers will receive a medal! There's also a 1/4 Mile Tot Trot held on Wednesday, November 25th at 4pm on the JMHS track. Your littlest trotters (ages 5 and under) can race the day …
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YMCA Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the YMCA Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
- Where is the YMCA Turkey Trot held?
- In Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- What distances does the YMCA Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K, 1 Mile and 400m.
- How do I register for the YMCA Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the YMCA Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $15 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the YMCA Turkey Trot start?
- 7:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the YMCA Turkey Trot?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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