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York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over)5KNov 26, 20269:00 AM$30$35 after Oct 26, 2026–
In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under)5KNov 26, 20269:00 AM$18–
Virtual 5K - Adults (14 years & over)Virtual5KNov 26, 202612:01 PM$25$30 after Oct 26, 2026–
Virtual 5K - Youth (13 years & under)Virtual5KNov 26, 202612:01 PM$18–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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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.

In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over)

3,410
finishers
34:17
median (11:04 /mi)
14:53
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
median 34:1717:331:06:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Youth (13 years & under)

656
finishers
36:38
median (11:49 /mi)
17:55
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 In-Person 5K Run/Walk - Adults (14 years & over)
AgeWomenMen
Under 2019:1116:25
20-2919:0215:07
30-3921:4616:45
40-4923:2018:59
50-5923:4018:16
60-6930:3023:42
70+26:5925:58

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20253,410 (+11%)34:17under 23:4414:53
20243,075 (-9%)34:08under 23:4014:18
20233,390 (+12%)35:00under 24:0615:10
20223,034 (+20%)34:23under 24:0715:10
20212,52733:06under 23:1914:59

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

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