The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. Run or walk the 5K course with your family and friends through scenic downtown Fredericksburg. Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1 Mile race.
New Tot Trot for kids ages 2-5
NEW for 2024 – the tiniest trotters can join in on the fun the evening before the Turkey Trot! We’ve added a 1/4 Mile Tot Trot that begins at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27th on the James Monroe High School Track.  The Tot Trot is available for children ages 2-5.
Register early to receive Early Bird Pricing!
Schedule
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00am – Boys’ Mile – 9-12 Years Old
- 7:05am – Girls’ Mile – 9-12 Years Old
- 7:10am – Boys’ Mile – 8 & Under
- 7:15am – Girls’ Mile – 8 & Under
- 7:30am – Wave 1 Start
- 7:35am – Wave 2 Start
- 7:40am – Wave 3 Start
Due to the size of the 5K race, we will be starting in waves.
Wave Schedule
Waves:
- Wave 1 – Under 30 Minutes
- Wave 2 – 30-40 Minutes
- Wave 3 – Over 40 Minutes
You’ll select your wave at the time of registration.
If you want to start in the same wave as your friends or family be sure to enter the same estimated finish time for each runner and select the same wave. Please use the estimated finish time of the slowest runner in your group.
Course Maps
Location
Awards
Kids Mile – Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories:
- 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
- 5K – OVERALL – Top 5 Male and Female:
- 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $150, 4th Place $100, 5th Place $50
- 5K – Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories:
- 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
All Awards will be mailed to Overall and Age Group winners. Overall Winners will be based on Gun Time. Age Group winners will be based on Chip Time.