Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at General Worth Square, 916 Main St., downtown Fort Worth, the race’s second year there. The Youth Gobbler Trot 1K starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K and 8K at 8:30; courses close at 10:30.

Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: 8K Timed $60 ($65 from November 20); 5K Timed $55 ($60 from November 20). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.

November 21–25, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily at Luke’s Locker, 5255 Monahans Ave. On Monday and Tuesday (November 23–24) packets are also at the Bedford Center, Northpark, Joshua Community and Hood County YMCAs. Someone else can pick up your packet with your name or QR code.

Strollers are welcome with no extra registration. Leashed dogs (3-foot leash max) need their own registration, can’t be in the competitive corrals, and the first 400 get dog swag. Walkers are allowed only in the 5K, starting at the back.

A race shirt, bib and finisher medal (the events page caps finisher medals at the first 10,000 5K and 2,000 8K finishers). Age-group medals go three deep in five-year groups, and the Trot Costume Crew recognizes the top 10 costumes.

No, refunds are not allowed. All races are timed. Parking is free in partner downtown lots and garages.

The YMCA’s parking page recommends the City Center Garage (401 Calhoun St.), Sundance Square Garages #3 (345 W. 3rd St.) and #4 (265 W. 5th St.), the Garage at City Place (300 Throckmorton St.), Sundance Square surface lots, the Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA (512 Lamar St.) and others, each about 8–15 minutes’ walk from General Worth Square. Portions of Commerce St., Houston St. and Lancaster Ave. close at 6 a.m. and typically reopen by 11 a.m.; accessible spaces are near Houston and 9th streets.

Age-group medals go to the top three finishers by final chip time. The 5K age groups run from 0–8 through 80+ and the 8K groups from 0–13 through 80+. Gobbler Trot finisher awards go only to children registered with a 2026 race bib.

The YMCA says the Turkey Trot goes on no matter what the weather, and only severe lightning will delay the event.

Yes. The 1K fun run is for youth, and parents registered for the 5K or 8K may run alongside their child. Gobbler Trot shirts and awards go to registered children while supplies last.