YMCA Turkey Trot
About this race
Join us for our 34th Year! The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. Run or walk the 5K course through scenic downtown Fredericksburg! Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1-mile race. All finishers will receive a medal!
There's also a 1/4 Mile Tot Trot held on Wednesday, November 25th at 4pm on the JMHS track. Your littlest trotters (ages 5 and under) can race the day before the main Turkey Trot!
Proceeds raised support Rappahannock Area YMCA programs that empower youth, improve community health, and ensure affordable access for all.
Join fellow runners on November 25, 2026 for the YMCA Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Fredericksburg.
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Running
5K Run
1 Mile Kids Run
There will be 4 Waves of the 1 Mile Race 7:00am - Boys' Mile - 9-12 Years Old 7:05am - Girls' Mile - 9-12 Years Old 7:10am - Boys' Mile - 8 & Under 7:15am - Girls' Mile - 8 & Under
Wheelchair
Wheelchair 5K
Weather Overview
These values represent the 6-year monthly averages for November in Fredericksburg.
About Fredericksburg
YMCA Turkey Trot takes place in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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