York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- York, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $18 · goes up to $35 on Oct 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $18 | – |
| Virtual 5K - Adults (14 years & over)Virtual | 5K | Nov 26, 202612:01 PM | $25$30 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K - Youth (13 years & under)Virtual | 5K | Nov 26, 202612:01 PM | $18 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over): $30 until Oct 25, then $35 until Nov 15, then $30 until Nov 26.
- In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under): $18 until Oct 25, then $18 until Nov 15, then $5 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in York runs 34:17, about 11:02 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:09 and men in 31:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
90 N Newberry St, York, PA 17401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over)
In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under)
Aggregated from official results (Runner's Edge Race Timing) for York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K?
At the 2025 In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over), the fastest tenth finished in 23:44 or better, the top quarter in 28:14, and half the field in 34:17; the last tenth came in after 55:59.
At the 2025 In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under), the fastest tenth finished in 26:11 or better, the top quarter in 30:35, and half the field in 36:38; the last tenth came in after 56:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 19:11 | 16:25 |
| 20-29 | 19:02 | 15:07 |
| 30-39 | 21:46 | 16:45 |
| 40-49 | 23:20 | 18:59 |
| 50-59 | 23:40 | 18:16 |
| 60-69 | 30:30 | 23:42 |
| 70+ | 26:59 | 25:58 |
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 61 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 2,527 to 3,410 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:06 to 34:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,410 (+11%) | 34:17 | under 23:44 | 14:53 |
| 2024 | 3,075 (-9%) | 34:08 | under 23:40 | 14:18 |
| 2023 | 3,390 (+12%) | 35:00 | under 24:06 | 15:10 |
| 2022 | 3,034 (+20%) | 34:23 | under 24:07 | 15:10 |
| 2021 | 2,527 | 33:06 | under 23:19 | 14:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:14, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
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 33°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 56°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
- 90 N Newberry St, York, PA 17401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 380 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeved Wicking Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- 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 York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $18 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 3,410 runners finished the In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over); the median finish was 34:17 and the winner ran 14:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:14, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 90 N Newberry St, York, PA 17401.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Thanksgiving Day tradition continues!
Join us for our 30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and burn some calories before the feast!
Registration:
Choose either in-person or virtual for your registration.
Choose either Adult (14 & over) or Youth (13 & under)
Choose Shirt or No Shirt
Shirts are available through November 16.
Price increases on October 27, so register early!
Race registrations are not eligible for transfer to other runners
Packet Pick Up:
Graham Aquatic Center - 543 N. Newberry St. York, PA 17401
Monday, November 23, 2026 - 3 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday November 24, 2026 - 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 9 am - 5 pm