25th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Portage, Indiana
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 25th Annual Turkey Trot at the Portage Township YMCA in Portage, Indiana, on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025! This festive event features two exciting races: a free, non-competitive 1K Kids Fun Run and a professionally-timed 5K race. This community-focused event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the YMCA's annual campaign to provide essential services and financial assistance to individuals and families in need.
The 5K race offers participants a chance to earn a custom finisher medal and a long-sleeve event shirt. With awards for top overall and age group winners, there's plenty of motivation to bring your best! Early registration is available until October 1 for just $25, with prices increasing as race day approaches. Donβt miss out on the funβcome out for a morning of fitness, community spirit, and holiday cheer!
The 5K race offers participants a chance to earn a custom finisher medal and a long-sleeve event shirt. With awards for top overall and age group winners, there's plenty of motivation to bring your best! Early registration is available until October 1 for just $25, with prices increasing as race day approaches. Donβt miss out on the funβcome out for a morning of fitness, community spirit, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
TURKEY TROT INCLUDES BOTH A FREE 1K KIDS NON-COMPETITIVE FUN RUN AND A COMPETITIVE 5K, PROFESSIONALLY-TIMED RACE OFFERED ON THANKSGIVING MORNING. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE ENTRY FEES GO TOWARDS OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. THE PORTAGE TOWNSHIP YMCA'S MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. OUR CAMPAIGN HELPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE MONEY RAISED HELPS ENSURE OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS HAVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
REGISTRATION FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION BEFORE OCT. 1 - $25
EARLY REGISTRATION FROM OCT. 1 - NOV. 24 - $35
ON SITE / RACE DAY REGISTRATION - $45
5K RACE INCLUDES A *LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT AND *CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
Awards will be presented for each race as follows: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 4-7,8-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & up
TRAINING GROUP AVAILABLE AT CHECK OUT. GROUP WILL MEET FOR 8 WEEKS ON SATURDAYS, 8:00-9:00 AM AT THE YMCA. FIRST TRAINING DAY OCTOBER 4,2025.
*_FREE CHILD WATCH IS AVAILABLE DURING THE RACE. TURKEY TROT SHIRT IS INCLUDED IN 5K RACE FEE ONLY. SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRANTS THRU 11/1/2025. ADDITIONAL SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL 11/1/2025._
- PACKET PICKUP IS ON NOVEMBER 26TH FROM 2PM-7PM OR ON RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 7AM -
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
7am Day of Packet Pickup
7am Day of Registration
8am 1K Kids Run- Line up 7:50am
830am 5K Runners- Line up 8:20am; 5K Walkers and Strollers will start immediately following the runners
915am Awards
REGISTRATION FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION BEFORE OCT. 1 - $25
EARLY REGISTRATION FROM OCT. 1 - NOV. 24 - $35
ON SITE / RACE DAY REGISTRATION - $45
5K RACE INCLUDES A *LONG SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT AND *CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
Awards will be presented for each race as follows: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 4-7,8-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & up
TRAINING GROUP AVAILABLE AT CHECK OUT. GROUP WILL MEET FOR 8 WEEKS ON SATURDAYS, 8:00-9:00 AM AT THE YMCA. FIRST TRAINING DAY OCTOBER 4,2025.
*_FREE CHILD WATCH IS AVAILABLE DURING THE RACE. TURKEY TROT SHIRT IS INCLUDED IN 5K RACE FEE ONLY. SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRANTS THRU 11/1/2025. ADDITIONAL SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL 11/1/2025._
- PACKET PICKUP IS ON NOVEMBER 26TH FROM 2PM-7PM OR ON RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 7AM -
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
7am Day of Packet Pickup
7am Day of Registration
8am 1K Kids Run- Line up 7:50am
830am 5K Runners- Line up 8:20am; 5K Walkers and Strollers will start immediately following the runners
915am Awards
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