YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust

Now in its 15th 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 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 - Strong Kids so that more youth, families, and seniors can experience the Y.

Race Day Notes:

• Race Times 
  • 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, 8:00am
  • 5K Race, 8:30am 
  • Awards Ceremony, 9:15 am
• Race Location
  • Packet pick-up is located at the Cooper YMCA, 6767 S. 14th St.
  • NEW this year, the 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
• In the 5K Race, the top in-person male and female finishers in each of 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 will receive an additional prize.
• Strollers are allowed in the 1-Mile and 5K Race. Dogs are not allowed on the course during any of the races.
• Open to the public.
• All races will run as scheduled...rain, snow or extreme cold...please dress appropriately.

Fees for In-Person and Trot at Home option: 

• $19 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
• $34 5K Individual Entry
• $72 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. 
• Long sleeve t-shirt option: For an additional fee you may upgrade to a long sleeved version of the 2023 Turkey Trot shirt. See image below.
• Signature Turkey Trot trucker hats will be available to purchase for an additional fee. See images below.
• Late registration fee of $5/person will be added for entries received after November 19.

Registration Details:

• Early Registration deadline is Sunday, November 19.
• Late Registration is Monday, November 20 through Thursday, November 23, 7:30am.
• All entries received after November 19 will receive a Turkey Trot beanie instead of a t-shirt.
• Due to anticipated shipping delays, entries received between November 8-19 may not have the t-shirt available at packet pick-up and will be available for pick-up at the Cooper YMCA at a later date. 
• No refunds on entry fees. 

Packet Pickup:

• Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation.
• Virtual Trot at Home participants may request to have packet mailed to them if outside of Lincoln for an additional fee. Deadline for request is November 13.
• Wednesday, November 22 from 4:00-7:00 pm
  • Cooper YMCA, 6767 S 14th Street
• Thursday, November 23 beginning at 6:30 am
  
  • Railyard, 350 Canopy St (Race site)

Food Bank of Lincoln

• NEW this year, we will 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 - Strong Kids. 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/1BENBHjzTE1H_wUTn_wpz_rg5FnTJyL7n/view