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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Arnold | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Baltimore | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Bel Air | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 1, 2026 | 3,600 |
| 5K Ellicott City | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Towson | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 1, 2026 | 3,800 |
| 5K Westminster | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 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 $41 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Maryland ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Six Locations & Virtual! runs 37:19, about 12:01 a mile, based on 1 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:04 and men in 33:08.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Aggregated from official results (Charm City Run Events) for Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Bel Air, the fastest tenth finished in 25:12 or better, the top quarter in 29:27, and half the field in 36:04; the last tenth came in after 1:00:01.
At the 2025 5K Towson, the fastest tenth finished in 25:39 or better, the top quarter in 30:31, and half the field in 38:05; the last tenth came in after 1:02:11.
At the 2025 5K Ellicott City, the fastest tenth finished in 25:07 or better, the top quarter in 30:18, and half the field in 38:19; the last tenth came in after 1:01:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:57 | 17:23 |
| 20-29 | 22:50 | 16:46 |
| 30-39 | 20:28 | 19:13 |
| 40-49 | 22:53 | 21:22 |
| 50-59 | 23:29 | 21:30 |
| 60-69 | 28:26 | 24:17 |
| 70+ | 38:25 | 39:20 |
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 48 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 2,368 to 2,975 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:26 to 36:04.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,975 (+45%) | 36:04 | under 25:12 | 16:41 |
| 2024 | 2,049 (-25%) | 34:55 | under 24:23 | 14:48 |
| 2023 | 2,714 (+13%) | 36:54 | under 24:36 | 14:49 |
| 2022 | 2,399 (+1%) | 40:02 | under 25:55 | 16:12 |
| 2021 | 2,368 | 38:26 | under 25:55 | 15:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:27, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 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.
What the organizers of Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
We strongly encourage you to pick up your packets (shirt + bib) in advance, as lines on Thanksgiving morning can be long. You may pick up packets for friends and family, just have their first and last names. Virtual participants can pick…
Course
We look forward to seeing you at our Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K in Arnold! Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 • 8:00 am • The Y in Arnold (1209 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD 21012). Course. Walk or run in and around the campus of Anne Arundel Community…
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We look forward to seeing you at our Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K in Baltimore City! Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 • 8:00 am • The Weinberg Y in Waverly (900 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218). Course. A walk or run starting at the Weinberg Y in…
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We look forward to seeing you at our Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K in. Bel Air! Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 • 8:00 am • McComas Funeral Home (50 W. Broadway St.). Course. Walk or run starting on the historic streets of downtown Bel Air and ending on…
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We look forward to seeing you at our Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K in Ellicott City! Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 • 8:00 am • Long Gate Shopping Center (4300 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043). Course. Walk or run starting on Long Gate Parkway…
Rules and FAQ
What You Need to Know. GENERAL REGISTRATION. What is your refund policy? Registration fees are non-refundable and go to helping families in central Maryland that are in critical need of assistance. Do I have to be a Y member? Everyone is…
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With six race locations across central Maryland, the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K is for people of all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome (including your pup!)