Bare Bones Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 6:00AM CST
- Location Mattoon, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the Bare Bones Turkey Trot, happening on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the charming city of Mattoon, Coles! This fun-filled, non-competitive road run offers two exciting route options: a scenic 5-mile or a refreshing 3-mile course. Runners will have the unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise, adding a magical touch to your morning.
Join your family and friends for a fantastic pre-holiday event that combines fitness and community spirit. Registration is just $25 in advance or $30 on race day, with a chance to secure a long-sleeved technical race shirt if you register before October 30. The festivities kick off at 5:00 a.m. at Bock Gym with family fun, games, hot cocoa, and refreshments, leading up to the race start at 6 a.m. After the trot, don’t miss the Early Bird Group Fitness Event, where you can stretch and energize before diving into your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, all proceeds benefit the YMCA's Membership for All program, ensuring that everyone in the community has access to vital resources. Join us for a memorable start
Join your family and friends for a fantastic pre-holiday event that combines fitness and community spirit. Registration is just $25 in advance or $30 on race day, with a chance to secure a long-sleeved technical race shirt if you register before October 30. The festivities kick off at 5:00 a.m. at Bock Gym with family fun, games, hot cocoa, and refreshments, leading up to the race start at 6 a.m. After the trot, don’t miss the Early Bird Group Fitness Event, where you can stretch and energize before diving into your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, all proceeds benefit the YMCA's Membership for All program, ensuring that everyone in the community has access to vital resources. Join us for a memorable start
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING AT THE Y!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and make this event the kickoff to all of the Thanksgiving traditions. This is a non-competitive road run with one self-service water station. No results will be recorded for this event. **RACE DAY ROUTE OPTIONS: 5 MILE OR 3 MILE ROUTE!
REGISTER BEFORE OCT. 30 to guarantee a long-sleeved technical race shirt Registrations received after Oct. 31 will receive shirts on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last.
The routes take runners through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise. Turkey Trot & TONE- after the race, head inside the Y at either location for our Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes! Its a chance to stretch, move, and connect before heading home to your holiday meal.
DATE: Thursday, November 26, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 in advance/$30 on race day
PRE-RACE/POST RACE CELEBRATION: Bock Gym beginning at 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. (family fun, games, photo opportunity, hot cocoa & refreshments) Join us post race for Early Bird Group Fitness Event as well!
RACE START TIME: 6 a.m.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Mattoon Area Family YMCA
-Wednesday, November 25 from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
-Thursday, November 26 from 5:00-5:45 a.m.
All race proceeds benefit the YMCAs Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance to those in our community so that nobody is turned away due to an inability to pay. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. For more information, call the Y at 217-234-9494.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and make this event the kickoff to all of the Thanksgiving traditions. This is a non-competitive road run with one self-service water station. No results will be recorded for this event. **RACE DAY ROUTE OPTIONS: 5 MILE OR 3 MILE ROUTE!
REGISTER BEFORE OCT. 30 to guarantee a long-sleeved technical race shirt Registrations received after Oct. 31 will receive shirts on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last.
The routes take runners through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise. Turkey Trot & TONE- after the race, head inside the Y at either location for our Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes! Its a chance to stretch, move, and connect before heading home to your holiday meal.
DATE: Thursday, November 26, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 in advance/$30 on race day
PRE-RACE/POST RACE CELEBRATION: Bock Gym beginning at 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. (family fun, games, photo opportunity, hot cocoa & refreshments) Join us post race for Early Bird Group Fitness Event as well!
RACE START TIME: 6 a.m.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Mattoon Area Family YMCA
-Wednesday, November 25 from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
-Thursday, November 26 from 5:00-5:45 a.m.
All race proceeds benefit the YMCAs Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance to those in our community so that nobody is turned away due to an inability to pay. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. For more information, call the Y at 217-234-9494.
Races
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5 Mile or 3 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (6:00AM CST)
$27.50
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221 N 16th St, Mattoon, 61938, IL, United States
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