YMCA Turkey Trot 10K
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Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot : Ocala, FL
The Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot is a community running event held on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, at the Frank DeLuca YMCA in Ocala, Florida (3200 SE 17th Street). The event offers road race options and family-friendly activities aimed at bringing community members together before the holiday meal.
Available distances:
- 5K
- 10K
All participants receive a race shirt at packet pickup and a finisher medal; top finishers receive trophies. The race course begins and finishes at the Frank DeLuca YMCA, with course signage and volunteers placed along the route to help participants follow the correct course. On-site entertainment will run during the morning, and vendors will provide post-race food, beverages, and snacks. Two group exercise classes and outdoor games for children are scheduled as part of the event program.
Parking is not available in the Y’s main lot; off-site parking is provided at First Baptist Church, Ocala Christian Academy, and the Health Department. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed if participants start toward the back of the field. Dogs are permitted when kept on a leash.
Sponsorship opportunities support the YMCA of Central Florida’s programs such as early learning education, youth sports, swim lessons, food drives, and out-of-school enrichment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
