Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event in Cookeville, Tennessee held on November 26, 2026. The event includes a community 5K and a 1 mile fun run for children labeled the Kids Gobble Wobble.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 mile fun run (Kids Gobble Wobble)
The course begins at the Putnam County Family YMCA and follows a loop that moves along Old Kentucky Road to Old Walton, then turns right on East Hudgens and right on Raider Drive. Packet pick-up is available curbside at Avery Trace Middle School on Wednesday, November 25.
Registration is fully online. Entry fees vary by registration period:
- September 1–7: $25
- September 8–October 31: $30 or $115 for a family
- November 1–25: $35 or $135 for a family
- Race day, November 26: $35 per person
The event organizes a "Stuff the Streets" food drive; participants are asked to bring nonperishable food items to the YMCA or drop them off during the month of November. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot support YMCA outreach programs such as Learn To Swim, Open Doors, and the Cancer Recovery Program, which provide local services and support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
