Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:45 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Timed | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 8K Timed | 8K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Youth Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run: $30 until Nov 27.
- 5K Timed: $45 until Oct 1, then $50 until Nov 1, then $55 until Nov 20, then $60 until Nov 26, then $70 until Nov 27.
- 8K Timed: $50 until Oct 1, then $55 until Nov 1, then $60 until Nov 20, then $65 until Nov 26, then $75 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Texas ($50).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Youth Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
General Worth Square, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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 26 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 75°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.
Race details
- Where
- General Worth Square, Fort Worth, TX 76102Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021), 2017 (Nov 23, 2017)
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Quick answers
- When is Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $50, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Texas ($50).
- 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?
- 5K, 8K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- General Worth Square, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
From the organizers
45th Annual Moritz Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships
Thursday, November 26, 2026
The 2026 Turkey Trot will be held @ General Worth Square in Downtown Fort Worth
Since 1981, new generations of families turn out to experience the fun, family-friendly atmosphere of the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health Resources and Moritz Dealerships. The Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot is one of the largest races in the state. We will be celebrating our 45th annual event this year on Thanksgiving morning.