Lincoln YMCA Turkey Trot

Now in its 15th 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 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 - Strong Kids so that more youth, families, and seniors can experience the Y.

Race Day Notes:

Race Times  1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, 8:00am5K Race, 8:30am Awards Ceremony, 9:15 am Race Location Packet pick-up is located at the Cooper YMCA, 6767 S. 14th St.NEW this year, the 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 belowIn the 5K Race, the top in-person male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions will each receive a medal: 12 & Under13-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960+ The overall in-person male and female finishers will receive an additional prize.Strollers are allowed in the 1-Mile and 5K Race. Dogs are not allowed on the course during any of the races.Open to the public.All races will run as scheduled...rain, snow or extreme cold...please dress appropriately.

Fees for In-Person and Trot at Home option: 

$19 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk$34 5K Individual Entry$72 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. Long sleeve t-shirt option: For an additional fee you may upgrade to a long sleeved version of the 2023 Turkey Trot shirt. See image below.Signature Turkey Trot trucker hats will be available to purchase for an additional fee. See images below.Late registration fee of $5/person will be added for entries received after November 19.

Registration Details:

Early Registration deadline is Sunday, November 19.Late Registration is Monday, November 20 through Thursday, November 23, 7:30am.All entries received after November 19 will receive a Turkey Trot beanie instead of a t-shirt.Due to anticipated shipping delays, entries received between November 8-19 may not have the t-shirt available at packet pick-up and will be available for pick-up at the Cooper YMCA at a later date. No refunds on entry fees. 

Packet Pickup:

Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation.Virtual Trot at Home participants may request to have packet mailed to them if outside of Lincoln for an additional fee. Deadline for request is November 13.Wednesday, November 22 from 4:00-7:00 pm Cooper YMCA, 6767 S 14th Street Thursday, November 23 beginning at 6:30 am
Railyard, 350 Canopy St (Race site)

Food Bank of Lincoln

NEW this year, we will 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 - Strong Kids. 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/1BENBHjzTE1H_wUTn_wpz_rg5FnTJyL7n/view