What We're Thankful 4-Miler 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Nov 22, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Race | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| 3k Walk | Other | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
| 4-Miler | Other | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $40$45 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $35 on Nov 22, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Race: Free until Nov 24.
- 3k Walk: $30 until Nov 21, then $35 until Nov 24.
- 4-Miler: $40 until Nov 21, then $45 until Nov 24.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Kids Race starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,060 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Davis Family YMCA, Youngstown, OH 44512
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 53°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
- Davis Family YMCA, Youngstown, OH 44512Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,060 feet
- Included with entry
- Tassle Hat
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is What We're Thankful 4-Miler?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 22, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, 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?
- Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Davis Family YMCA, Youngstown, OH 44512.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for this annual Thanksgiving celebration. First 400 entrants receive a limited edition tassle hat.
Packet Pick up will take place at Second Sole on Wednesday 11/25 from 11AM - 5PM. Race day packet pick up will start at 7:30AM at the Davis Family YMCA.
4-Mile age group winners receive a pumpkin pie! Top 3 overall male and female, top master (40+), and top grandmaster (50+). Top 3 male and female in each age group: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.