YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

NOV
26
2026
A community Turkey Trot in downtown Davenport with chip-timed 1 mile, 5K and 5 mile races, kids dashes, and a virtual Out of Town Trotter option offering a shirt and bib.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 miles 5 kilometers

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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

The 39th annual YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot is held in downtown Davenport at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA, 630 E. 4th St. The event features chip-timed races and a separate kids program. Races are open to runners and walkers.

Distances offered include:

  • 1 mile
  • 5K
  • 5 miles
  • Kids races: 200 m (ages 2-5) and 400 m (ages 6-10)

A virtual option called Out of Town Trotter is available; participants who choose this option can receive a shirt and a bib without attending in person. The kids races finish at the Turkey Trot finish line. The event supports the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley and is intended as a community activity on Thanksgiving morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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