YWCA Women's Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

YWCA Women's Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk takes place in Bristol, Tennessee, on November 21, 2026. The single event is a 5K (3.1 miles) that starts at 8:00 a.m., open to runners and walkers, and organized under the YWCA name as a women's event for the Thanksgiving season.

A women's run/walk 5K is a welcoming way to try an organized event for the first time, and it also works as a fast tune-up for regular racers. If you are starting from scratch, alternate walking and jogging three times a week for six weeks, aiming to run 30 minutes continuously by race day. If you already run, a weekly session of short repeats at faster than race pace will make the 3.1 miles feel manageable and sharpen your finish. Walkers should plan on 45 minutes to an hour. With an 8:00 a.m. start, eat a light breakfast early, layer up for a cool start and jog for ten minutes beforehand so the first stretch feels comfortable.