2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix

This year marks a milestone, as our annual Turkey Trot celebrates its 56th year! We’d like to invite you to celebrate with us by participating in this year’s 5k Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk!

This family friendly event wouldn't be complete without a Kids Trot!  Our kids trot is fun for all ages 2-10! Our course is set up on a football field near the finish line.  We provide different distances to match each age level's abilities.  Our Kids trot will start promptly at 10:00 am.  Each race heat will be based off age and will be announced.  Here are the distances by age group:

All kids must report to the Football field by 9:45am. Each age group will be announced when to start their race. Races will go in this order:

3/4's 1 Length of Football Field
5/6's 1 Lap around Football Field
7/8's 2 Laps around Football Field
9/10's 2 Laps around Football Field

Ultimate Challenge is for any children of all ages to complete 4 laps around the field.
 

• Do you issue refunds?
  • This is a come rain or shine event so refunds will not be given if weather is bad or you choose not to attend. 

• If I wanted to push my infant/toddler in a stroller, is that allowed? Would I need to register them as well?
  • Strollers are allowed on the race course and you do not need to register them in order to participate.

• Is the Kid's Trot separate from the 5K course?
  • • Yes! Kids will be grouped by age and run a number of laps around a junior football field inside the Lyndon Recreation Park (located behind the Northeast branch). Ages 4 and under will run a half lap (roughly .15 miles), ages 5-6 will run 1 lap (roughly .25 miles), ages 7-8 will run 2 laps (roughly .5 miles), and ages 9-12 will run 3 laps (roughly .75 miles). We will also have a final "Ultimate Challenge" where all ages can run 4 laps around to see who is the all around fastest!

• Can I check in or pick up my items before the day of the race?
  • Yes! We will host a Packet Pickup event the day before the race from 10am-7pm inside of the Northeast YMCA branch. You can check in, get your race bibs and commemorative T-shirt, and ask additional questions if needed.

• What if I can't attend the Packet Pickup event the day before, can I get my items that morning?
  • Yes! Packet Pickup will open back up Thanksgiving morning before the race, starting at 7am. 

• Do I have to be an experienced runner to participate?
  • Absolutely not! Our race is perfect for all fitness levels. We do have avid runners but we also have speed walkers and leisurely walkers as well. Whatever makes it fun for you is okay with us!

• What if I don't register in advance, do I still receive a shirt and medal?
  • Of course! We will have plenty of extra shirts. The only thing we can't guarantee is that you will receive the size you want. They are given out on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be plenty of medals for everyone.

Additional questions not answered here can be emailed to Jamie Miller at jmiller@ymcalouisville.org

Race Location
9400 Mill Brook Rd
Louisville, KY US 40223

1. Register for Turkey Trot

2. Print Your Pre-Race Bib

Click on your Profile
Click on the event
Click on View Digital Bib

3. Submit Your Time (between dates 11/21/20 - 11/26/20)

Click Here To Submit Your Time

If you are using the RaceJoy app, you will be prompted after your run to submit your Time.

4. Submit Your Selfie or Picture from your Run.

5. Print off Your Finishers Certificate

Click on Your Results
Click on Certificate on The Right
Print Your Certificate