The YMCA Turkey Trot
The YMCA Turkey Trot is an 8k (4.97 mile) footrace that attracts approximately 14,000 runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities held annually on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Buffalo, NY. The oldest consecutively run footrace in the world, the YMCA Turkey Trot marks its 131st consecutive start in 2026. Registration normally opens the first week of August.
Supporting our Community
The Turkey Trot is YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s largest fundraising event. Proceeds raised help fund YMCA Buffalo Niagara's work to provide safe, affordable childcare, keep all kids safe around water, combat hunger and food insecurity, close the achievement gap, and ensure health equity for all.
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