Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 6:00AM CST
- Location Mattoon, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Bare Bones Turkey Trot in Mattoon, Coles, on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This joyful, non-competitive road run offers participants a choice of two scenic routes—either a 5-mile or a 3-mile trek—through the enchanting Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park, all before the sun rises. Gather your family and friends for a morning filled with fun, as there will be a pre-race and post-race celebration at Bock Gym featuring games, hot cocoa, and refreshments, starting bright and early at 5 a.m.
Don’t miss out on the chance to register early for a long-sleeved technical race shirt—secure your spot before October 30! Whether you’re running at 6 a.m. or joining the post-race Early Bird Group Fitness Event, this is a perfect way to stay active and connect with the community before diving into your holiday meal. Plus, all proceeds go to the YMCA’s Membership for All program, ensuring that everyone in the community can enjoy the benefits of membership. Mark your calendars and embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving with a memorable run in Mattoon!
Don’t miss out on the chance to register early for a long-sleeved technical race shirt—secure your spot before October 30! Whether you’re running at 6 a.m. or joining the post-race Early Bird Group Fitness Event, this is a perfect way to stay active and connect with the community before diving into your holiday meal. Plus, all proceeds go to the YMCA’s Membership for All program, ensuring that everyone in the community can enjoy the benefits of membership. Mark your calendars and embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving with a memorable run in Mattoon!
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! The routes take runners through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise.
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.
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.
TURKEY TROT & TONE - after the race, head inside the Mattoon YMCA for our FREE Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes! Its a chance to stretch, move, and connect before heading home to your holiday meal.
* 7AM to 7:45AM Bodypump with Jen S and Jenna R in Wellness Wing Studio
* 8AM to 8:45AM Shapes with Trisha in Wellness Wing Studio
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! The routes take runners through the Mattoon Lightworks display at Peterson Park before sunrise.
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.
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.
TURKEY TROT & TONE - after the race, head inside the Mattoon YMCA for our FREE Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes! Its a chance to stretch, move, and connect before heading home to your holiday meal.
* 7AM to 7:45AM Bodypump with Jen S and Jenna R in Wellness Wing Studio
* 8AM to 8:45AM Shapes with Trisha in Wellness Wing Studio
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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