YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
About this race
Join the Y and your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of fun and fitness before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast!
Start your holiday in a healthier way this year with the Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot! Whether you’re a casual jogger or a lifelong runner, you’re invited to attend our event and help support our mission. If you’re not a runner but still want to join us, we’re also offering group exercise classes as well as outdoor games for children to enjoy. Every 5K/10K participant will receive a race shirt as well as a participation medal, and top finishers will receive trophies. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning, register today!
10k Map
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5k Map
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Strong traditions build strong communities, and at the Y, that’s exactly what we’re all about. Our 31st Annual Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest race in Ocala, with more than 2,000 runners. And your participation in this event empowers the Frank DeLuca YMCA to offer critical community programs and services. Thank you for your participation and support. Together, we're strengthening our community!
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Indoor Cardio Cycling Class, Outdoor Pickleball Tournament featuring a flat and fast course in Ocala.
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Running
5K
Certified 5K course - https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL15125EBM ***Registration for this event includes a T-Shirt and Finishers Medal***
10K
Certified 10K course - https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL15126EBM ***Registration for this event includes a T-Shirt and Finishers Medal***
Virtual 5K
***Registration for this event includes a T-Shirt and Finishers Medal*** Pick up at Frank DeLuca YMCA only.
Virtual 10K
***Registration for this event includes a T-Shirt and Finishers Medal*** Pick up at Frank DeLuca YMCA only.
Cycling
Indoor Cardio Cycling Class
***Registration for this event includes a T-Shirt***
Paddle sports
Outdoor Pickleball Tournament
***Registration for this event includes a T-Shirt***
Weather Overview
These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for November in Ocala.
About Ocala
YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K takes place in Ocala, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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