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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 | ||||
| Tot Trot | Kids | Nov 25, 20264:00 PM | $15$20 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | ||||
| 1 Mile Kids Run | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
| Wheelchair 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $20 on Oct 31, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fredericksburg runs 36:23, about 11:43 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:32 and men in 32:09.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the Tot Trot starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 24:37 or better, the top quarter in 29:06, and half the field in 36:23; the last tenth came in after 1:00:10.
At the 2025 1 Mile Kids Run, the fastest tenth finished in 7:38 or better, the top quarter in 8:37, and half the field in 10:14; the last tenth came in after 14:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:29 | 16:34 |
| 20-29 | 21:41 | 15:26 |
| 30-39 | 20:40 | 17:35 |
| 40-49 | 21:18 | 21:26 |
| 50-59 | 26:28 | 19:53 |
| 60-69 | 29:06 | 23:44 |
| 70+ | 42:44 | 29:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 59 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,911 to 3,114 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:52 to 36:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,114 (+32%) | 36:23 | under 24:37 | 15:14 |
| 2024 | 2,360 (-6%) | 36:07 | under 24:51 | 15:07 |
| 2023 | 2,524 (+6%) | 36:07 | under 24:33 | 14:38 |
| 2022 | 2,382 (+25%) | 36:20 | under 24:18 | 15:11 |
| 2021 | 1,911 | 34:52 | under 24:26 | 14:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:06, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 25 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
November 27, 2025. 7:00am - Boys' Mile - 9-12 Years Old. 7:05am - Girls' Mile - 9-12 Years Old. 7:10am - Boys' Mile - 8 & Under. 7:15am - Girls' Mile - 8 & Under. 7:30am - 5K Wave 1 Start. 7:35am - 5K Wave 2 Start. 7:40am - 5K Wave 3…
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Join us for our 34th Year! The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. Run or walk the 5K course through scenic downtown Fredericksburg! Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1-mile race. All finishers will receive a medal!
There's also a 1/4 Mile Tot Trot held on Wednesday, November 25th at 4pm on the JMHS track. Your littlest trotters (ages 5 and under) can race the day before the main Turkey Trot!
Proceeds raised support Rappahannock Area YMCA programs that empower youth, improve community health, and ensure affordable access for all.