The "Official" Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Name: The "Official" Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
Address: Dallas, TX, US
Telephone: +12149540500
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Welcome to the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health! In 2009 the distance was changed to 5K and the course was certified.
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For over 55 years, this Thanksgiving tradition has brought families, friends, and athletes together for a fun-filled celebration! The original Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot was held at the Old Fairgrounds back in the early 1940s, but the long string of consecutive years began with the eight mile race back in 1968. The unique eight mile distance was created when the one hundred and seven participants wer

e instructed to run along the shores of White Rock Lake "to the big oak tree and back". By 1979, the race had become so popular that it was moved to the downtown area to accommodate more runners and to showcase "Big D". The 3 mile Fun Run/Walk was added in 1984 to accommodate the increased participation of individuals and families. The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a YMCA tradition that draws people from all over the country each year. Even if you're not a runner or walker, there are fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: clowns, pony rides, bounce houses, live musical entertainment and much more!

04/16/2026

Our Trot neighbor Reunion Tower is hosting the Reunion Tower's Dash to the Deck Stair Climb on Saturday, April 25 at 7 AM!

Take your fitness to new heights — literally! Join Reunion Tower’s Dash to the Deck stair climb and race up the tower for a sunrise finish 470 feet above Dallas. Registration is $65 for our community and includes chip timing, a participant medal, and event t‑shirt.
📍 Reunion Tower
⏰ 7:00 AM
🏃‍♀️ Limited spots available

Sign up now: https://dashtothedeck.funraise.org/

01/07/2026

So many of you dressed up and got into the Thanksgiving spirit at the Trot! We loved seeing everyone's creativity, but there were some of you who really stood out among the crowd. Congratulations to our winners, and special thank you to Southwest Airlines for sponsoring the contest and giving the winners roundtrip ticket!

Group Contest Winners: Medina Family
Individual Contest Winner: Ricardo S.
Dog Contest Winners: Mikayla & Oliver the Dog; Cheri & Rona the Dog

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this contest fun. Start planning your costumes for this year's Trot!

01/01/2026

We wish you a happy and safe New Year! We hope 2026 brings you good health and happiness. 🎉

Registration for the 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health opens on Monday, June 1, 2026. Mark your calendars! 📆

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank DART, That’s It Fruit Bars, TruMoo, Vitamin Water, Deep Ellum Foundation, and The Town Lake Co. for their in-kind donations during Turkey Trot.

Their generosity added to the Thanksgiving spirit!

12/29/2025

"We are a family of 5 ranging from 13 years old supersonic speed to 52 years old serene glacial pace. We love the turkey costumes, positive energy, and thankful feast following the race. ---Alexandria

What do you love about the Trot? 👇

12/27/2025

"My daughters and I ran our 1 at turkey trot last year [2024], while my husband stayed home cooking for us! That was so nice, now that's our new family and favorite tradition 😃" ---Johana

How many years have you participated in the Trot?

12/26/2025

Thank you to Texas Health Community Hope! Their partnership this past season helped increase accessibility to the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. This helps us continue to meet our mission of being "for all."

Read about their work: https://buff.ly/AaTNW4E

12/25/2025

We wish you and your family a very happy and safe Christmas holiday!🎄

Once again, thank you each of you who came out on Thanksgiving morning to participate in the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health.

All of the event photos have been added to our online album: https://buff.ly/Dkr7PsF

12/23/2025

"The Turkey Trot has been a family tradition for years now. All of my siblings and myself are grown so it is one of the few years where we can all get together. We laugh, share stories, and give each other a hard time over anything. It is one of my favorite family traditions and it gets our Thanksgiving day off on the right foot. It is something that we will continue to do for as long as we live in Dallas. We love the Turkey Trot!!" ---Colin

How many years have you participated in the Trot? Let us know below! 👇

12/15/2025

If Santa gets hurt, the elves help him out.

At Texas Health, that’s what they’re about.

If it’s a healthy holiday you're looking for,

Head over for recipes, tips, health check-ins and more:

https://buff.ly/cMcLJyC 🎄 ☃️ 🎅 ❄️

12/09/2025

❄️ Holiday break = perfect time to get kids moving! Bundle up and head outside for some joint-friendly fun or stay warm inside with a living room dance-off. Keeping kids active in cold weather helps their bodies stay strong — and burns off that cookie energy 🍪💪

Learn more: https://buff.ly/eB5tsW2

Take our free 3-minute joint health assessment: https://buff.ly/6Rm1qNQ.

Brought to you by Texas Health.

12/05/2025

Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU! 🦃

We had an amazing Thanksgiving morning with 867 volunteers, 24,082 participants and 773 dogs in downtown Dallas for the 58th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. We had people all the way from Australia to Switzerland come and participate.

Whether you're a local or a joining us from out of town, we greatly appreciate you choosing our Trot as your way to spend Thanksgiving morning.

Proceeds from the event help ensure the Y can continue to strengthen communities through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Event Day Results: https://buff.ly/KGrveTC
Event Photos: https://buff.ly/jl4jNds
Marathon Photos: https://buff.ly/1daVfbK

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Website

http://www.thetrot.org/

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