Yes – the person picking up the t-shirt(s) and bib(s) will need the participant’s name or their 
QR Code. 

Check out our parking blog for updated parking for this year's Turkey Trot!

YMCA Turkey Trot - Parking Directions - YMCA of Fort Worth

Yes! We partner with several lots and garages throughout downtown Fort Worth that offer free parking for Turkey Trot participants. Check out our Parking Blog for a full list of free parking options and arrival information.

YMCA Turkey Trot - Parking Directions - YMCA of Fort Worth

Yes, all finishers receive a medal at the end of the race. 

Yes, we offer age group awards for the top three finishers in each age group in the 5K & 8K 
(age groups listed below). All age group winners are determined by final chip-time results. 
Age group awards are only available for runners registered for the 5K or 8K. 

5K Age Groups – Medals    
Ages 0-8 (Male and Female)   
Ages 9-10 (Male and Female)   
Ages 11-12 (Male and Female)   
Ages 13-14 (Male and Female)   
Ages 15-19 (Male and Female)   
Ages 20-24 (Male and Female)   
Ages 25-29 (Male and Female)   
Ages 30-34 (Male and Female)   
Ages 35-39 (Male and Female)   
Ages 40-44 (Male and Female)   
Ages 45-49 (Male and Female)   
Ages 50-54 (Male and Female)   
Ages 55-59 (Male and Female)   
Ages 60-64 (Male and Female)   
Ages 65-69 (Male and Female)   
Ages 70-74 (Male and Female)   
Ages 75-79 (Male and Female)   
Ages 80+ (Male and Female)  

8K Age Groups – Medals 
Ages 0-13 (Male and Female) 
Ages 14-19 (Male and Female) 
Ages 20-24 (Male and Female) 
Ages 25-29 (Male and Female) 
Ages 30-34 (Male and Female) 
Ages 35-39 (Male and Female) 
Ages 40-44 (Male and Female) 
Ages 45-49 (Male and Female) 
Ages 50-54 (Male and Female) 
Ages 55-59 (Male and Female) 
Ages 60-64 (Male and Female) 
Ages 60-64 (Male and Female) 
Ages 65-69 (Male and Female) 
Ages 65-69 (Male and Female) 
Ages 70-74 (Male and Female) 
Ages 75-79 (Male and Female) 
Ages 80+ (Male and Female) 

We have lots of walkers. Do keep in mind that all walkers MUST start at the back of the 
pack. Walkers are only permitted in the 5K.  

Absolutely, dogs are welcome. There is a $30.00 registration fee and all well trained, 
friendly dogs on leashes (max. 3 ft.) are welcome. No dog will be allowed in the 
competitive corrals. Dog owners maintain responsibility for their pets. Dogs should be 
registered for the event and the first 400 dogs to register will receive a Turkey Trot dog 
swag item. Runners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.  

Yes, the 1k Children’s Gobbler Trot is a 1K fun run. Parents who register for the 5K or the 
8K may accompany their child(ren) who are registered in the 1k Children’s Gobbler Trot. All children participating must be registered prior to the 1K Gobbler Trot to receive a finisher award or event t-shirt (while supplies last). 

Participants must have a 2026 Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot Racing Bib to receive a Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot Finisher Award.

Only registered participants are eligible for a Gobbler Trot Finisher Award. 

No, because they travel at a higher speed, for the safety of others, rollerblades, Heelys, 
roller skates, scooters and bicycles are not allowed in the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot. 

Yes, we have paramedics, radio operators and police officers patrolling the course. If you 
need assistance, just ask a volunteer or an officer for help. We also have water stops 
located on the course. 

Absolutely, strollers are welcome. Parents registered in the 5K or 8K are not required to 
register infants or toddlers riding in a stroller. 

The Turkey Trot will provide water and fruit for our participants at no additional charge at the end of the races.

Join us for Trotter’s favorite favorite part of the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot—our Costume Contest! On Thanksgiving morning, our Trot Costume Crew will be on the lookout for the most creative and family-friendly costumes. To participate, simply register for the Turkey Trot and show up on race day in your costume and race bib. Be sure to stop by the Trot Costume Crew’s tent to enter the contest (only registered participants are eligible to win). The top 10 costumes will be recognized by the Costume Crew during the event, so bring your best and show us your Trot spirit! 

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied access based on their ability to pay. Proceeds from the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot benefit diverse programs of the Y that are strengthening our community including preschool and afterschool care, water safety and swim lessons, day and overnight camp, youth sports, health programs and more. 

All courses close at 10:30 A.M. If course/time accommodations are needed, please contact us at trot@ymcafw.org prior to November 10th. 

Please contact Jordan Seidel @ jseidel@ymcafw.org with sponsorship related questions. 

7:45am Youth Gobbler Trot 
8:30am 5K & 8K Start 

Yes! All Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot races are now timed. We no longer offer untimed race options.

Your registration includes:

• Official Turkey Trot race shirt
• Race bib
• Entry into your selected race
• Finisher medal, awarded upon completion of the race