29Nov
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Catch that Turkey 5k
Bar Harbor,
Maine,
United States
15 days left
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Date
29 Nov, 2026
Races
1 distance
Entry fee
$25.00
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Website
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Catch that Turkey 5k
About the event
Can you Finish before the Turkey?!
A YMCA Staff member, dressed as a Turkey, will also be entered in our race and given a slight head start. Catch the Turkey and be entered into the grand prize raffle. Who will be the Turkey this year?
Anyone who beats the Turkey will have their name entered into our raffle for one of Bartlett Bakery's delicious creations!
Walkers are encouraged to participate!
Number pickup and Day of Registration will be on Sunday, November 29 from 8:00-8:45am at the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
This race is capped at 150 participants.
If we have spots remaining, we will have Race Day Registration on Nov 29, from 8:00-8:45am. Cost on Race Day is $30.
This race sold out before race day last year.
All participants 17yrs and older need a park pass.
All proceeds benefit the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
Have a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving!
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Bar Harbor.
Temperature1.1° / 7.8°
Feels like-4.0° / 3.3°
Sunshine hours6h 16m
Rainfall3.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity72.7%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:29
Sunset17:05
About Bar Harbor
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Bar Harbor is a village on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County in the Down East area of Maine. It is a useful base for those visiting Acadia National Park.
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