Now in its 17th year, the YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust returns as one of the area's highly favored family traditions on Thanksgiving morning. Choose from a Tot Trot (1 city block dash for youth up to 5 years old, parents welcome), 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk, or a 5K Race either in-person or virtually (Trot at Home). Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome! Race proceeds benefit the YMCA's Annual Fundraising Campaign so that more youth, families, and seniors can experience the Y.
- Race Day Notes
- Strollers are allowed in all of the events. Dogs are not allowed on the course during any of the races.
- Open to the public, online registration required.
- All races will run as scheduled...rain, snow, or extreme cold. Please dress appropriately.
- No refunds on entry fees.
- Race Times
- 7:45 am Tot Trot (1 city block dash, parents are welcome to join)
- 8:00 am 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
- 8:30 am 5K Race
- 9:15 am Awards Ceremony
- Race Location
- Packet pick-up is located at the Cooper YMCA, 6767 S. 14th St.
- The Tot Trot, 1-Mile, and 5K Race and post-race awards will be held in Downtown Lincoln at the Railyard, 350 Canopy St
- Free parking is available at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot, just north of Pinnacle Bank Arena, 901 V Street. After parking, walk across the West Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge to the Railyard. All vehicles must exit the lot by 3:00 pm the day of the event. Paid parking is also available in surrounding downtown parking garages.
- Map of race course is located below
- Race Prizes
- Small prizes will be provided to youth finishers of the Tot Trot and 1-Mile events.
- In the 5K Race, the top in-person male and female finishers in the following age divisions will each receive a medal:
- 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
- The overall in-person male and female finishers of the 5K will receive a medal and additional prize.
- Fees for In-Person and Trot at Home option
- FREE Tot Trot (race t-shirt not provided). Registration is required.
- $21 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
- $36 5K Individual Entry
- $75 per family with participants taking part in the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Family consists of 2 adults 22 years of age or older and children under 24 years of age living at the same address full-time, with a maximum of 5 family members. Additional family entries are $10 per child. Family pricing is not available for the 5K Race.
- Late registration fee of $10/person will be added for entries received after November 23.
- Race Apparel and Registration
- Early registration deadline is Sunday, November 23. Entries for the 1-Mile and 5K events on or before this date will receive a soft-cotton blend t-shirt.
- Long sleeve t-shirt option: For an additional fee you may upgrade to a long sleeve version of the 2025 Turkey Trot shirt. See design below!
- Signature Turkey Trot beanies and trucker hats will be available to purchase for an additional fee while supplies last. See design below!
- No on-site exchanges will be available. We will be happy to exchange sizes the week following the event if inventory is available (contact Race Director.)
- Late registration is Monday, November 24 - Thursday, November 27, 7:30 am. Online registration is available through 7:30 am on Thanksgiving morning. There will be no on-site registration available.
- Entries received after November 23 will receive a Turkey Trot hat or beanie instead of a t-shirt, while supplies last.
- While the Tot Trot is FREE, there will be no apparel given to participants. Registration is required for youth.
- No refunds on entry fees.
- Packet pickup
- Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation.
- Wednesday, November 26, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cooper YMCA, 6767 S 14th Street
- Thursday, November 27, beginning at 6:30 am
- Railyard, 350 Canopy St (Race site)
- Virtual Trot at Home participants may request to have their packet mailed to them if outside of Lincoln for an additional fee. Deadline for request is November 14.
- Food Bank of Lincoln
- We will again be hosting a drive for non-perishable food items and hygiene products during packet pickup and race day. Barrels will be available to drop off any items at the Cooper Y (packet pickup) and in the Railyard (race day). Thank you for joining us to help those in need this holiday season!
- Sponsors
- The YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust directly supports the Y's Annual Fundraising Campaign. Through this campaign, we strive to ensure that financial limitations are not a barrier to having a YMCA membership, being involved in one of our many child care programs, or signing up for life-saving swim lessons. Will you join us in this journey to be part of something bigger? Learn more... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSzDAjWNJv6ihIS8QylgnbjjZEOtMQb6/view?usp=sharing
