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50th YMCA TURKEY TROT
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
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When and where is 50th YMCA TURKEY TROT?
50th YMCA TURKEY TROT is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. The first event starts at 7:00 AM local time. Distances: 1 Mile, 5K and walk. Current entry fees run $40 to $50 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Nov 26, 2026.
El Paso YMCA Turkey Trot race guide
The El Paso YMCA Turkey Trot is the YMCA of El Paso’s 50th annual Thanksgiving race, a 5K and 1 mile walk starting at Montana and Ange in central El Paso at 7 a.m. Mountain time on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start
- 7:00 a.m. MT
- Start/finish
- Montana Ave. & Ange St.
- Distances
- 5K, 1 mile walk
- Edition
- 50th annual
- Field limit
- 3,500
El Paso YMCA Turkey Trot FAQ
When and where is the El Paso YMCA Turkey Trot?
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The 5K and 1 mile fun walk both start at 7 a.m. Mountain time at the corner of Montana and Ange (900 Montana Ave.), where they also finish.
How much does the El Paso YMCA Turkey Trot cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: 5k Run Turkey Trot $50 ($69 from November 21); 1 mile Fun Walk $50 ($69 from November 21); Sleep or Swim (Not a race) $40. Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
What is the Turkey Trot course?
The 5K heads from Montana and Ange onto Willow and Grant, turns around at 2604 Grant Ave. and returns the same way. The 1 mile walk turns around at 1518 Montana.
Where is packet pickup?
November 21–23 at the Fred and Maria Loya Family YMCA, 2044 Trawood (Saturday and Monday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday noon–3 p.m.), and November 24–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Westside Family YMCA, 7145 N. Mesa. Shirts and medals are not mailed. Race-day registration is on site if space remains.
What is Sleep or Swim?
A not-a-race entry you do at your leisure, with no timing: it comes with a cotton T-shirt, a participation medal and a bib.
Can I get a refund?
No, refunds are not allowed. Runners are capped at 3,200 and walkers and Sleep or Swim entries at 300.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against RunSignup: YMCA Turkey Trot El Paso and Race info. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 26, 2026, 7:00 AM | $50.00 until Nov 20, 2026 | Opens Aug 1, 2026 · Closes Nov 26, 2026 |
| 1 mile Fun Walk | 1 Miles | Nov 26, 2026, 7:00 AM | $50.00 until Nov 20, 2026 | Opens Aug 1, 2026 · Closes Nov 26, 2026 |
| Sleep or Swim (Not a race) | — | Nov 26, 2026, 7:00 AM | $40.00 until Nov 25, 2026 | Opens Jul 2, 2026 · Closes Nov 26, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About 50th YMCA TURKEY TROT
50th Annual YMCA of El Paso TURKEY TROT November 26, 2026
YMCA and Race Officials will NOT be mailing T-Shirts or medals these items MUST be picked up in person.
Race Packet Pick Up: 11/21-11/23 (Sunday 12pm-3pm) (Saturday and Monday 9am-6pm) at Fred and Maria Loya Family YMCA, 2044 Trawood.
11/24-11/25 9am -6pm at Westside Family YMCA, 7145 N. Mesa.
We are limiting the racers to 3200; walkers, swimmers, sleepers to 300 for a total of 3500 participants.
Where the Race Begins:
Race route: 5K starts at Montana and Ange, makes a left turn at Willow, then right turn on Grant, turn around at 2604 Grant Ave, then the race returns to Montana and Ange following the same route back.
1Mile starts at Montana and Ange turns around at 1518 Montana, returns to Montana and Ange
Cost: Individual:
08/1/26-10/02/2026 Early Registration: $39
10/03/2026-11/20/2026 Regular Registration $50
11/21/2026-11/25/2026 Late Registration: $69
11/26/2026 (in person, on site only) Day of Registration (if space is available) $79
Events: 5k Run/1 mile Walk
08/1/26-10/2/2026 Early Registration: $39; 10/03/2026-11/20/2026 Regular Registration $50; 11/21/2026-11/25/2026 Late Registration: $69; 11/26/2026 (in person, on site only) Day of Registration (if space is available) $79
Events: 5k Run/1 mile Walk
Sleep or Swim: Sleep or Swim (SOS)(NOT A RACE) $40: Done at the participants leisure. Participants will receive a short sleeve cotton T-shirt, participation medal, race bib. No timing needs to be submitted.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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