Catch that Turkey 5k
- Date Sun 29th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Bar Harbor, Maine
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled family event at the Catch that Turkey 5k on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in beautiful Bar Harbor, Hancock! This unique race invites participants to dash through the scenic surroundings while trying to "catch" a YMCA staff member dressed as a turkey, who will have a head start. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers alike, but those who manage to finish before the turkey will be entered into a grand prize raffle for a delicious dessert!
Registration opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 8:45 AM on race day at the Mount Desert Island YMCA. With a cap of just 150 participants, this event is expected to fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early! The cost for race day registration is $30, and it's a great way to get active while supporting the Mount Desert Island YMCA. Don’t forget, all participants aged 17 and older will need a park pass. Join us for this festive run and kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations on a healthy note!
Registration opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 8:45 AM on race day at the Mount Desert Island YMCA. With a cap of just 150 participants, this event is expected to fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early! The cost for race day registration is $30, and it's a great way to get active while supporting the Mount Desert Island YMCA. Don’t forget, all participants aged 17 and older will need a park pass. Join us for this festive run and kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations on a healthy note!
Organiser's Description
Can you Finish before the Turkey?!
A YMCA Staff member, dressed as a Turkey, will also be entered in our race and given a slight head start. Catch the Turkey and be entered into the grand prize raffle. Who will be the Turkey this year?
Anyone who beats the Turkey will have their name entered into our raffle a delicious dessert!
Walkers are encouraged to participate!
Number pickup and Day of Registration will be on Sunday, November 29 from 8:00-8:45am at the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
THIS RACE IS CAPPED AT 150 PARTICIPANTS.
IF we have spots remaining, we will have Race Day Registration on Nov 29, from 8:00-8:45am. Cost on Race Day is $30.
This race sold out before race day last year.
ALL PARTICIPANTS 17YRS AND OLDER NEED A PARK PASS.
All proceeds benefit the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
Have a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving!
A YMCA Staff member, dressed as a Turkey, will also be entered in our race and given a slight head start. Catch the Turkey and be entered into the grand prize raffle. Who will be the Turkey this year?
Anyone who beats the Turkey will have their name entered into our raffle a delicious dessert!
Walkers are encouraged to participate!
Number pickup and Day of Registration will be on Sunday, November 29 from 8:00-8:45am at the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
THIS RACE IS CAPPED AT 150 PARTICIPANTS.
IF we have spots remaining, we will have Race Day Registration on Nov 29, from 8:00-8:45am. Cost on Race Day is $30.
This race sold out before race day last year.
ALL PARTICIPANTS 17YRS AND OLDER NEED A PARK PASS.
All proceeds benefit the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
Have a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 29th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
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