Doug Opel's Run for the Kids

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 9:30AM CST
  • Location Sheboygan, Wisconsin
  • Price Free - $23.25
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 10km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 49th Annual Doug Opel's Run for the Kids on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Sheboygan, Wisconsin! This festive event is all about movement, memories, and making a difference as participants join together to support local at-risk children through the YMCA Youth Sports Program. Whether you're racing with family, friends, or coworkers, you'll have the chance to compete for exciting awards like the Family Flock Award and the Gobbler Gallop Award.

Choose from various race swag options, including a long-sleeve Dri-Fit shirt or a cozy crew neck sweatshirt, and enjoy a chip-timed race designed to keep you motivated for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Don't forget to capture your Thanksgiving spirit and share your Turkey Trot photos on social media with the hashtags #SheboyganYMCA, #DougOpelsRunforKids, and #ThanksgivingDay2025! Join us at the Sheboygan YMCA for packet pick-up on November 26 or on race day from 7:30 AM to 9:15 AM. Let's kick off Thanksgiving Day with joy, community, and a commitment to giving backβ€”see you

Organiser's Description

Get Ready to Run, Gobble, and Give Back!

Join us Thanksgiving morning for the 49th Annual Y Doug Opels Run for the Kids a festive tradition that brings families, friends, and flocks of all kinds together for a morning of movement, memories, and meaningful giving.

Round up your crew and hit the starting line! Whether you're a family of five or a group of coworkers in matching turkey hats, we've got two special awards waiting for you:

* Family Flock Award Gather your relatives and race as a unit! The more family members you sign up, the better your chances of snagging this coveted honor.
* Gobbler Gallop Award Not racing with family? No problem! Rally your run club, work squad, or trivia teamany group with a fun connectionfor a shot at this spirited award.

Why We Run: Every registration helps sponsor a local at-risk child in the YMCA Youth Sports Program. Lace up for a cause and make a difference in a kid's life.

Race Details:

Chip-timed for 1 hour and 15 minutes after the start
Choose your race swag! Options include:

Race Entry Only
Entry + Long-Sleeve Dri-Fit Shirt
Entry + Cozy Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Sizes & styles guaranteed through November 12thso dont wait!

Show Us Your Flock!
Snap those Turkey Trot pics and tag us on social using:
#SheboyganYMCA #DougOpelsRunforKids #ThanksgivingDay2025

Packet Pick-Up:
Sheboygan YMCA
812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081

* Wednesday, Nov 26: 11:00 AM 6:30 PM
* Thursday, Nov 27 (Race Day): 7:30 AM 9:15 AM

Lets start Thanksgiving Day on the right footsee you at the start line!

Races

  • 2 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt or Crew Neck Sweatshirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)

    $23.25

  • 10K Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt or Crew Neck Sweatshirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)

    $23.25

  • 2 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt or Crew Neck Sweatshirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)

    $23.25

  • 2 Mile Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)

    Free

  • 10K Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)

    Free

  • Kids Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM CST)

    Free

  • Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk or 10K Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt or Crew Neck Sweatshirt

    $23.25

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Location

The Sheboygan YMCA, 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, 53081, WI, United States

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