YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

$42

$35

9:00AM CST

Registration Opens June 1, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

$42

$35

9:00AM CST

Registration Opens June 1, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

$42

$35

8:30AM CST

Family friendly fun run/walk!

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$17

8:00AM CST

Kids ages 2-5 will run 200 meters, ages 6-10 will run 400 meters.

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$35

For participants >25 miles outside of the Quad Cities who still want to support the race and receive a shirt/bib!

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Race Information

Join us in downtown Davenport on Thanksgiving morning for the 39th Annual YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot! A cherished tradition for countless Quad Citizens, the Turkey Trot features a kids race for kids ages 2-10, and chip-timed 1 mile, 5k and 5-mile races for both runners and walkers alike! Perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, the Turkey Trot is a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities while supporting the YMCA.

Packet Pickup

Race Packets may be picked up on:

Wednesday, November 25th from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 26th (*Race Morning*) from 6:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Location:
Wednesday, November 25th:
R. Richard Bittner YMCA
630 E. 4th St
Davenport, IA 52801

Thursday, November 26th:
YMCA Early Learning Center
624 E. 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801

**Packets may be picked up for family members and friends**

Race Times

Thursday, November 26th
8:00 AM - Kids Race (ages 2-10)
8:30 AM - Iowa American Water 1 Mile Family Fun Run
9:00 AM - Rhythm City Casino Resort 5K Run/Walk
9:00 AM - UnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/Walk

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Raised of $5,000

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