Maryland · 5K
Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K
Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K is a 5K event held in Baltimore, Maryland. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 17,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~17,600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 17,600 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling (varies by site)
- Registration
- ymdturkeytrot.org
- Official website
- ymaryland.org
About the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K
A 27-plus-year Thanksgiving morning tradition run simultaneously across six sites in central Maryland (including Baltimore City) benefiting the Y in Central Maryland. It is the state's biggest single-day running event by participation, welcoming runners, walkers, families and pets.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Maryland's largest Thanksgiving Day 5K; set a record with 17,617 participants in 2025; raises nearly $1 million annually
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Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K: common questions
- When is the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K?
- 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 Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K held?
- In Baltimore, Maryland.
- What distances does the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K?
- About 17,600 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 Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ymdturkeytrot.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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