YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The 130th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot takes place in Buffalo, New York on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event is a road race listed as 8K (4.97 miles) and is described as Buffalo’s Thanksgiving tradition. The race is open to participants aged 4 to 99 and is capped at 14,000 entrants. The start location is 2564 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, and the race finishes at the Buffalo Convention Center. The organizer describes this event as the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Logistics and other details
Standard entry price is $39, with a price increase scheduled after October 3, 2025. Fundraising progress is shown with $18,868 raised toward a $25,000 goal. The event materials reference a certified course map and published race results. Information is available about packet pick up, family and corporate teams, volunteering, and donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.