Butler YMCA Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:45 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Butler, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $30 on Oct 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:45 AM | $15$30 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $15$30 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $15 until Oct 23, then $30 until Nov 6.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 1 mile starts at 9:45 AM. The start sits about 1,320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
339 N. Washington St., Butler, PA 16001
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 339 N. Washington St., Butler, PA 16001Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,320 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Butler YMCA Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 339 N. Washington St., Butler, PA 16001.
From the organizers
Gobble Gobble !! The YMCA is thrilled to host its annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov 7th , 2026 in downtown, Butler with the start and finish right outside our Butler YMCA. This race has a rolling course to Butler Memorial Park and back to the YMCA.
Registration: September 2nd- Oct 23rd ($15 w/ no shirt or $25 w/shirt)
Oct. 24th through Nov. 7th Race Day ($30 w/ no shirt; guaranteed shirt option no longer avail.)
Registration starts at 8:30 am inside the YMCA.
The 1 mile starts at 9:45 am and the 5k starts after the mile around 10:00 am
We will only accept cash or check payment on race day.