Now in its 18th year, the YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust returns as one of the area's highly favored family traditions on Thanksgiving morning. Choose from a Tot Trot (1 city block dash for youth up to 5 years old, parents welcome), 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk, or a 5K Race either in-person or virtually (Trot at Home). Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome! Race proceeds benefit the YMCA's Annual Fundraising Campaign [https://www.ymcalincoln.org/ymca-annual-fundraising-campaign] so that more youth, families, and seniors can experience the Y.

* RACE DAY NOTES

* Strollers are allowed in all of the events. Dogs are not allowed on the course during any of the races.
* Open to the public, online registration required.
* All races will run as scheduled...rain, snow, or extreme cold. Please dress appropriately.
* No refunds on entry fees.

* RACE TIMES

* 7:45 am Tot Trot (1 city block dash, parents are welcome to join)
* 8:00 am 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
* 8:30 am 5K Race
* 9:15 am Awards Ceremony

* RACE LOCATION

* Packet pick-up is located at the Cooper YMCA, 6767 S. 14th St.
* The Tot Trot, 1-Mile, and 5K Race and post-race awards will be held in DOWNTOWN LINCOLN AT THE RAILYARD, 350 CANOPY ST
* Free parking is available at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot, just north of Pinnacle Bank Arena, 901 V Street. After parking, walk across the West Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge to the Railyard. All vehicles must exit the lot by 3:00 pm the day of the event. Paid parking is also available in surrounding downtown parking garages.
* Map of race course is located below

* RACE PRIZES

* Small prizes will be provided to youth finishers of the Tot Trot and 1-Mile events.

* In the 5K Race, the top in-person male and female finishers in the following age divisions will each receive a medal:

* 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

* The overall in-person male and female finishers of the 5K will receive a medal and additional prize.

* FEES FOR IN-PERSON AND TROT AT HOME OPTION

* FREE Tot Trot (race t-shirt not provided). Registration is required.
* $22 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
* $37 5K Individual Entry
* $75 per family with participants taking part in the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Family consists of 2 adults 22 years of age or older and children under 24 years of age living at the same address full-time, with a maximum of 5 family members. Additional family entries are $10 per child. Family pricing is not available for the 5K Race.
* Late registration fee of $10/person will be added for entries received after November 22.

* RACE APPAREL AND REGISTRATION

* Early registration deadline is Sunday, November 22. Entries for the 1-Mile and 5K events on or before this date will receive a soft-cotton blend t-shirt.
* Long sleeve t-shirt option: For an additional fee you may upgrade to a long sleeve version of the 2026 Turkey Trot shirt. See design below!
* Signature Turkey Trot beanies and trucker hats will be available to purchase for an additional fee while supplies last. See design below!
* No on-site exchanges will be available. We will be happy to exchange sizes the week following the event if inventory is available (contact Race Director.)
* Late registration is Monday, November 23 - Thursday, November 26, 7:30 am. Online registration is available through 7:30 am on Thanksgiving morning. There will be no on-site registration available.
* Entries received after November 22 will receive a Turkey Trot hat or beanie instead of a t-shirt, while supplies last.
* While the Tot Trot is FREE, there will be no apparel given to participants. Registration is required for youth.
* No refunds on entry fees.

* PACKET PICKUP

* Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation.

* Wednesday, November 25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

* Cooper YMCA, 6767 S 14th Street

* Thursday, November 26, beginning at 6:30 am

* Railyard, 350 Canopy St (Race site)

* Virtual Trot at Home participants may request to have their packet mailed to them if outside of Lincoln for an additional fee. Deadline for request is November 13.

* FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN

* We will again be hosting a drive for non-perishable food items and hygiene products during packet pickup and race day. Barrels will be available to drop off any items at the Cooper Y (packet pickup) and in the Railyard (race day). Thank you for joining us to help those in need this holiday season!

* SPONSORS

* The YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust directly supports the Y's Annual Fundraising Campaign. Through this campaign, we strive to ensure that financial limitations are not a barrier to having a YMCA membership, being involved in one of our many child care programs, or signing up for life-saving swim lessons. Will you join us in this journey to be part of something bigger? Learn more... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSzDAjWNJv6ihIS8QylgnbjjZEOtMQb6/view?usp=sharing