YMCA Turkey Trot

Come Trot with Us

Start your Thanksgiving Day off right and experience the fun, family-friendly atmosphere of the YMCA Turkey Trot. With a 5K, 8K or 1K Gobbler Trot, you can choose to run, jog or walk for fun. Strollers and dogs are welcome!

More than a Race

When you register for the YMCA Turkey Trot, you’re signing up for more than just a race. You’re helping your neighbors in need during their most difficult times. 100% of all proceeds from the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot go towards scholarships for families in our community. When you trot with us, you’re helping the Y continue to provide opportunities and access for all.

A Thanksgiving Tradition

Each year, our generous sponsors make this event possible so that the Y can continue to offer diverse programs to the communities we serve. This year’s Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot is presented by Texas Health and supported by Moritz.

Let’s Gobble

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025
General Worth Square

Start Times:

  • 7:45 A.M. – 1K Gobbler Trot
  • 8:30 A.M. – 5K and 8K

5K Race

The first 10,000 5K finishers will receive a commemorative medal upon completion.

8K Race

The first 2,000 8K finishers will receive a commemorative medal upon completion.

1K Gobbler Trot

The first 1,000 children participating in the Gobbler Trot will receive a finisher award.

Want to help?

More than 300 volunteers help orchestrate this annual event – join us on Thanksgiving.

Sponsor Opportunities

Learn how your business can become a featured sponsor for the Trot.

Train to Trot

Ready to do Turkey Day the Texas Health-Y Way? Join the Train to Trot program!

Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions

Packet Pick-Up will take place the following days/times:

  • Saturday, November 22nd
    • Dick’s Sporting Goods – 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst, TX 76053
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Luke’s Locker – 5255 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA – 512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Joshua Community YMCA – 1009 Joshua Station Blvd, Joshua, TX 76058
      • 8 AM – 6 PM
    • Hood County YMCA – 1475 James Rd, Granbury, TX 76049
      • 8 AM – 6 PM
  • Sunday, November 23rd
    • Dick’s Sporting Goods – 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst, TX 76053
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Luke’s Locker – 5255 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA – 512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
      • 1 PM – 5 PM
    • Hood County YMCA – 1475 James Rd, Granbury, TX 76049
      • 1 PM – 5 PM
  • Monday, November 24th
    • Luke’s Locker – 5255 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA – 512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
      • 10 AM – 8 PM
    • The Bedford Center YMCA – 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
      • 10 AM – 8 PM
    • Northpark YMCA – 9100 N Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76244
      • 10 AM – 8 PM
  • Tuesday, November 25th  
    • Luke’s Locker – 5255 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
      • 10 AM – 6 PM
    • Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA – 512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
      • 10 AM – 8 PM
    • The Bedford Center YMCA – 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
      • 10 AM – 8 PM
    • Northpark YMCA – 9100 N Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76244
      • 10 AM – 8 PM
  • Wednesday, November 26th
    • Luke’s Locker – 5255 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
      • 8 AM – 12 PM
    • Race Site! Fort Worth Convention Center – 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
      • 12 PM – 7 PM
  • Thursday, November 27th
    • Race Site! Fort Worth Convention Center – 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
      • 6 AM – 8:30 AM

This is a major event, and we encourage participants to arrive early for the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot.  Additional parking information will be announced soon!

We encourage participants to arrive early and carpool, if possible.

In general, no matter what the weather, the Turkey Trot will go on! Only severe lightning will delay the event. Our paramount concern is the safety of our participants.