Northeast Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Northeast Family YMCA Turkey Trot takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The Turkey Trot 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 9:00 a.m., and a half-mile Kids Trot follows at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by the Northeast Family YMCA, the event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages for a holiday-morning outing.

The hour between the two starts is convenient for families: parents can run or walk the 5K, then cheer on the kids in the half-mile. If you are running your first 5K, six weeks of three short runs a week will have you ready, and adding a few minutes at a faster pace to one run each week helps if you want a quick time. Regular runners can use the morning as a low-pressure tune-up. Late November in Louisville can be chilly at 9:00 a.m., so plan on layers you can remove as you warm up.