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YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $32 on Nov 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tot Trot | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:45 AM | Free | – |
| YMCA Turkey Trot 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $22$32 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| YMCA Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $37$47 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| YMCA Turkey Trot 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Trot at Home/Virtual)Virtual | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $22$32 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| YMCA Turkey Trot 5K (Trot at Home/Virtual)Virtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $37$47 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Kids fee goes up to $32 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Tot Trot: Free until Nov 26.
- YMCA Turkey Trot 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $22 until Nov 23, then $32 until Nov 26.
- YMCA Turkey Trot 5K: $37 until Nov 23, then $47 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $37, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lincoln runs 32:56, about 10:36 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:11 and men in 30:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the Tot Trot starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 1,200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Downtown Lincoln at the Railyard, Lincoln, NE 68508
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)1,445
finishers
32:07
median (10:20 /mi)
1:18
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Black Squirrel Timing) for YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:17 or better, the top quarter in 27:03, and half the field in 32:07; the last tenth came in after 51:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 3:46 | 17:34 |
| 20-29 | 18:16 | 15:56 |
| 30-39 | 21:03 | 18:06 |
| 40-49 | 21:16 | 17:34 |
| 50-59 | 26:57 | 22:12 |
| 60-69 | 26:35 | 27:16 |
| 70+ | n/a | 36:35 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 120 percent since 2021.
658
2021
762
2022
943
2023
1,022
2024
1,445
2025
All events combined, from official results.
YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 658 to 1,445 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:40 to 32:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,445 (+41%) | 32:07 | under 23:17 | 1:18 |
| 2024 | 1,022 (+8%) | 32:56 | under 23:17 | 15:04 |
| 2023 | 943 (+24%) | 32:44 | under 23:39 | 15:30 |
| 2022 | 762 (+16%) | 33:21 | under 23:33 | 15:03 |
| 2021 | 658 | 31:40 | under 22:23 | 14:45 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Nebraska 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 27:52, against 28:14 in a typical Nebraska 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 17°F and hot years reach 58°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Downtown Lincoln at the Railyard, Lincoln, NE 68508Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $32 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?
- At $37, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,445 runners finished the YMCA Turkey Trot 5K; the median finish was 32:07 and the winner ran 1:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 27:52, against 28:14 in a typical Nebraska 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Downtown Lincoln at the Railyard, Lincoln, NE 68508.
From the organizers
Now in its 18th year, the YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust returns as one of the area's highly favored family traditions on Thanksgiving morning. Choose from a Tot Trot (1 city block dash for youth up to 5 years old, parents welcome), 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk, or a 5K Race either in-person or virtually (Trot at Home). Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome! Race proceeds directly support the YMCA's Open Doors Financial Assistance Program which helps makes Y memberships and programs affordable for all.
Race Day Notes
Strollers are allowed in all of the events. Dogs are not allowed on the course during any of the races.