131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Buffalo, New York
- Price $51.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to gobble up some fun at the 131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This iconic event, held in the heart of Buffalo, is not just any race—it's the oldest consecutively run footrace in the entire world! Participants will lace up their sneakers for an exciting 8K (4.97 miles) road race that has become a beloved Thanksgiving tradition.
Join in the celebration of history, community, and, of course, a little bit of holiday hilarity! Your participation not only promises a fantastic time but also supports the YMCA's vital mission to empower youth, promote healthy living, and build strong, thriving communities across Western New York. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event that brings together runners and families for a day of fun, fitness, and Thanksgiving spirit!
Join in the celebration of history, community, and, of course, a little bit of holiday hilarity! Your participation not only promises a fantastic time but also supports the YMCA's vital mission to empower youth, promote healthy living, and build strong, thriving communities across Western New York. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event that brings together runners and families for a day of fun, fitness, and Thanksgiving spirit!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO GOBBLE UP SOME FUN AT THE 131ST ANNUAL YMCA TURKEY TROT!
Lace up those sneakers, because it's almost time for a Thanksgiving tradition like no other! We're talking about the 131st annual YMCA Turkey Trot, a super fun 8K (4.97 miles) road race that takes over the streets of Buffalo every Thanksgiving morning.
Get this: it's not just any race, it's the oldest consecutively run footrace in the ENTIRE WORLD! How cool is that? This November, we're celebrating its incredible 131st start, and you won't want to miss out on the history (and the hilarity!).
Join us in the celebration. Your participation helps to fuel the Ys work to empower youth, promote healthy living, and build strong, thriving communities across Western New York.
Lace up those sneakers, because it's almost time for a Thanksgiving tradition like no other! We're talking about the 131st annual YMCA Turkey Trot, a super fun 8K (4.97 miles) road race that takes over the streets of Buffalo every Thanksgiving morning.
Get this: it's not just any race, it's the oldest consecutively run footrace in the ENTIRE WORLD! How cool is that? This November, we're celebrating its incredible 131st start, and you won't want to miss out on the history (and the hilarity!).
Join us in the celebration. Your participation helps to fuel the Ys work to empower youth, promote healthy living, and build strong, thriving communities across Western New York.
Races
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8k Run/Walk
Incl. Preferred T-Shirt Size
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$51.00
This prestigious single-lap 8k (4.97 miles) starts and ends at the Buffalo Convention Center, including an amazing post-race party and the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving! Early Bird Aug 7 Sep 7: $39 General Sep 8 Oct 9: $45 Late Oct 10 31: $51 Final Stretch Nov 1 18: $64 Last Chance Nov 19 Sell Out: $75
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Franklin and Chippewa Streets, Buffalo, 14202, NY, United States
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