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Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a 8 Mile and 5K event held in Dallas, Texas. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 20,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Field size
- ~20,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Distances
- 8 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 20,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / urban
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- ymcadallas.org
About the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving Day tradition through downtown Dallas since 1970 featuring a certified 8-mile and 5K, drawing 20,000+ runners, walkers and families each year.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving Day running events in the U.S.; set a Guinness World Record in 2011 for the largest gathering of people dressed as turkeys; one of the oldest turkey trots in Texas (since 1970).
- Notes
- One of the largest Thanksgiving races in the U.S.; 25,000+ annual racers.
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Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot held?
- In Dallas, Texas.
- What distances does the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot offer?
- 8 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot?
- About 20,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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