YMCA of Barry County Turkey Trot

YMCA of Barry County Turkey Trot is held in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and is organized by the YMCA of Barry County. The morning opens with a 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:45 a.m. The short gap between the two starts keeps things moving and lets families take part in both without a long wait.

As a YMCA event, this is a community run first and a race second, but the 5K still rewards anyone who wants to push. If you run regularly, treat the 3.1 miles as a chance to test your fitness on a cold late-November morning: warm up well, since the fun run will not be enough on its own if you plan to race. Beginners can approach the 5K with a run/walk strategy after a few weeks of easy outings, and the 1 Mile Fun Run is perfect for kids and walkers. Bring layers: a Thanksgiving morning in southwest Michigan often starts near freezing.