YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event that raises support for YMCA food pantry programs and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The event includes multiple distances and a family run, and it features an associated Peoples Gas food drive that accepts nonperishable food and monetary donations at YMCA locations, at packet pickup, and on race morning. Since 2020 the YMCA has distributed over 120 tons of food to local neighborhoods.

Distances offered include:

• 5 Mile presented by FedEx
• Double Gobble presented by Huntington Bank
• 5K presented by UPMC Health Plan
• 1 Mile Family Fun Run presented by Busy Beaver

All registered participants receive a race bib and a long sleeve shirt and a medal. Children aged 4 and younger may register for free and registrants aged 5 to 18 receive a 50 percent discount. The minimum age for the 5 Mile and Double Gobble events is 12; there is no minimum age for the 5K and the 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Strollers and dogs are permitted only in the 1 Mile Family Fun Run and should line up at the back of the corral. The course pace limit is 20 minutes per mile. Gear check is not provided and bags larger than 8.5" x 11" are not allowed inside start or finish runner areas. Bananas and water are the only items handed out during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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