YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot
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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot
The 40th annual YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot takes place on November 26, 2026, in downtown Davenport at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA, 630 E. 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801. The event includes several timed and non-timed options open to runners and walkers.
Key event offerings:
- 1 mile chip-timed, open to runners and walkers
- 5K chip-timed, open to runners and walkers
- 5 miles chip-timed, open to runners and walkers
- Kids race ages 2-10; 200 m for ages 2-5, 400 m for ages 6-10
- Out of Town Trotter virtual option; shirt and bib provided
Registration opens June 5, 2026. Fees listed by event include $35 for the 1 mile, 5K, 5 miles, and virtual entries, and $17 for the kids race. Registration closes September 8, 2026 for the 1 mile, 5K, and 5-mile events; kids and virtual registration remain available through November 26, 2026.
The event is scheduled on Thanksgiving Day and offers in-person and virtual participation options. Timing for the chip-timed races is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
