The "Official" Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

The "Official" Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot Welcome to the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health! In 2009 the distance was changed to 5K and the course was certified.
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For over 55 years, this Thanksgiving tradition has brought families, friends, and athletes together for a fun-filled celebration! The original Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot was held at the Old Fairgrounds back in the early 1940s, but the long string of consecutive years began with the eight mile race back in 1968. The unique eight mile distance was created when the one hundred and seven participants wer

e instructed to run along the shores of White Rock Lake "to the big oak tree and back". By 1979, the race had become so popular that it was moved to the downtown area to accommodate more runners and to showcase "Big D". The 3 mile Fun Run/Walk was added in 1984 to accommodate the increased participation of individuals and families. The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a YMCA tradition that draws people from all over the country each year. Even if you're not a runner or walker, there are fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: clowns, pony rides, bounce houses, live musical entertainment and much more!

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Want the super cool shirt in this photo? 👀We’d be delighted to give you one of our CLASSIC Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, pres...
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Want the super cool shirt in this photo? 👀

We’d be delighted to give you one of our CLASSIC Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health, volunteer T-shirts as a special thank-you for your volunteerism!

Come out and help us make Thanksgiving morning in Downtown Dallas an amazing experience for thousands of runners, walkers, and families. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday, be part of a Dallas tradition, and make a difference in our community!

We’d love to have you join us!

🗓️ Thursday, November 26, 2026 6 AM - 12 PM
📍Downtown Dallas / City Hall Plaza

Individual volunteers and groups are welcome. Be part of one of Dallas' biggest Thanksgiving traditions!
Volunteer opportunities include race-day support, course assistance, water stations, packet pickup, participant support, setup, and more.

Sign up TODAY: https://bit.ly/4ihTBPF

Special Labor Day Saving on the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health!From September 4–7, use promo code 20...
09/05/2026

Special Labor Day Saving on the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health!

From September 4–7, use promo code 2026YLABOR at checkout when you register for the Trot to receive $5 off registration.

Register now at thetrot.org, save $5, and start the countdown to Thanksgiving!

The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors!It...
08/29/2026

The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors!

It's not too late to support the Trot and make a positive impact in the North Texas community. To become a sponsor, please contact Melis Jones at [email protected].

Thank you to our current sponsors for their support of our cause-driven event! The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is presented by Texas Health.

Additional sponsors for the event include Caterpillar, La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (Visit Dallas), Southwest Airlines, Luke Locker, Amazon, Ben E. Keith, Children's Health, Dallas College, Downtown Dallas, Inc., Huntington National Bank, PepsiCo, PwC, and Texas Health Community Hope.

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08/27/2026

We're 90 days away from Trot! This is not just any 5K or 8 mile course. This is a Thanksgiving North Texas tradition that has been held for 58 years and has something for the entire family!

We will have a face painters, kiddie train track, petting zoo, an AstroTurf soccer field, a costume contest, and food trucks! Pups are welcomed too!

Get all the details about the event: https://bit.ly/4gzUy34

We’re excited to welcome La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe, an iconic Dallas brand, to the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by...
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We’re excited to welcome La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe, an iconic Dallas brand, to the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health.

la Madeleine is bringing a little extra sweetness to this year’s Trot. Participants will receive a gift card for a free pastry in their Trot packet at Packet Pickup in November, while supplies last. On Thanksgiving morning, la Madeleine will also be serving delicious baked goods to our guests in The Roost VIP area.

We’re thrilled to have la Madeleine join our incredible group of Turkey Trot sponsors and help make this year’s Thanksgiving tradition even more special!

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We recently held our annual, back-to-school Health Expo that is designed to help families have a healthy and successful start to the new school year. Funds generated from the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health help support programs like these that help families across North Texas.

Over 1,000 people attended this event and were able to provide 400 backpacks with school supplies, 500 tennis shoes, fitness and healthy food cooking demos, and prizes.

Whether you choose to participate in the Trot or donate, you're helping us support families in our community!

Please consider donating: https://bit.ly/4xY3Flc

Three new things about this year's Trot! 🦃1️⃣ Expanded petting zoo2️⃣ TWO hotelier options: The Omni and Aloft3️⃣ Soccer...
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Three new things about this year's Trot! 🦃

1️⃣ Expanded petting zoo

2️⃣ TWO hotelier options: The Omni and Aloft

3️⃣ Soccer field - The soccer field is a new addition this year, celebrating our city’s love for the game. While there will be no organized matches, the AstroTurf space provides plenty of opportunities for children and soccer fans alike to practice their skills and enjoy the fun.

Register before the price goes up on Tuesday, July 28: https://bit.ly/4fwYrFw

We would like to welcome PwC as one of our new Trot sponsors and thank them for helping to strengthen our community! It ...
07/22/2026

We would like to welcome PwC as one of our new Trot sponsors and thank them for helping to strengthen our community!

It takes support from regional and national businesses to put on a cause-driven event like the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health!

Thank you to Caterpillar, La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe, Southwest Airlines, Luke's Locker, PwC, Ben E. Keith, Downtown Dallas, Inc, Children's Health, Huntington National Bank, Amazon, and PepsiCo for your support of our event.

To become a sponsor, please contact Melis Jones, Director of Corporate Relations, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, at email [email protected].

We gave you a discount, and you're still not using it...🫣Last day to save $5 on Trot registration!Use the code FREEDOM26...
07/05/2026

We gave you a discount, and you're still not using it...🫣

Last day to save $5 on Trot registration!

Use the code FREEDOM26 when you register for Trot.

Register: https://bit.ly/3TePXLD

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