Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot
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Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot
The Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot is a community running event held on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, at General Worth Square in Fort Worth. The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere where participants can run, jog, or walk.
Available distances:
- 5K
- 8K
- 1K Gobbler Trot
Strollers and dogs are welcome on course. The event is presented by sponsors including Texas Health and Moritz Kia. All proceeds support local families: 100% of the event proceeds go to scholarships for families in the community.
Finisher awards and medals are distributed to early finishers: the first 10,000 5K finishers receive a commemorative medal, the first 2,000 8K finishers receive a commemorative medal, and the first 1,000 children in the Gobbler Trot receive a finisher award. The event relies on volunteer support, with more than 300 volunteers helping to run the trot.
Logistics noted on the event page include multiple packet pickup dates at Luke’s Locker and several YMCA locations in the region in the week before the event. The organizers state the trot generally proceeds in most weather, with only severe lightning expected to cause delays, and they encourage participants to arrive early and consider carpooling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
