Registration now open for 56th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Registration now open for 56th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Registration is now open for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health.  The Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving Day morning. Participants can choose to run or walk the race in-person in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, November 24, or join […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Texas Health as New Presenting Sponsor of the Turkey Trot

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Welcomes Texas Health as New Presenting Sponsor of the Turkey Trot

DALLAS, TEXAS (March 27, 2023) We are excited to announce that Texas Health will be joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Thanksgiving tradition as the presenting sponsor of the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot for 2023 and 2024. The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving Day at Dallas City Hall each year, benefitting the […]

Turkey Trot t-shirt design contest open now to all ages

Turkey Trot t-shirt design contest open now to all ages

Sponsorship Opportunities Available Winning design will be featured on the official 2021 Turkey Trot T-shirt DALLAS (June 18, 2021) – One of the questions the Dallas YMCA gets every year is what the famous Turkey Trot t-shirt will look like. This year, the Dallas Y is giving you the chance to submit your best designs! […]

YMCA Turkey Trots go virtual

YMCA Turkey Trots go virtual

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth will hold Virtual Turkey Trot races this Thanksgiving for the health & safety of North Texans DALLAS, TX – October 13, 2020 — Due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth […]

2020 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot registration now open

2020 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot registration now open

Voting also open to choose design for race day T-shirt ROCKWALL, TX – September 10, 2020 — Registration is now open for the 53rd annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, a tradition that takes place Thanksgiving Day morning, Thursday, Nov. 26. For the first time this year, participants can choose to run or walk the race […]

Turkey Trot Nov 23 at Royse City Bulldog Stadium

ROCKWALL (November 18, 2013) Support the Royse City ISD Destination Imagination and enjoy a great time at the Turkey Trot and Family Fun Day, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, November 23 at Royse City Middle School, Bulldog Stadium. There will be a 5K Run/Walk or 1 mile loop. The run will be timed and managed […]

Turkey Trot Nov 23 at Royse City Bulldog Stadium

ROCKWALL (November 13, 2013) Support the Royse City ISD Destination Imagination and enjoy a great time at the Turkey Trot and Family Fun Day, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, November 23 at Royse City Middle School, Bulldog Stadium. There will be a 5K Run/Walk or 1 mile loop. The run will be timed and managed […]

For nearly 40,000 people, Thanksgiving Day begins with Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

For nearly 40,000 people, Thanksgiving Day begins with Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Did you know that the 2011 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot achieved Guinness Book of World Record’s recognition as the most people dressed as turkeys in one location? (Dallas) October 27, 2012 – With more than forty years in the making, the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is almost here, again marking Dallas’ way to begin Thanksgiving Day. […]

Forty year tradition continues with YMCA Turkey Trot

Forty year tradition continues with YMCA Turkey Trot

With more than 40 years in the making, the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is almost here, again marking Dallas’ way to begin Thanksgiving Day. On Thursday, Nov. 24, nearly 40,000 participants are expected to turn out at Dallas City Hall Plaza for the 8 mile race and 5K fun run. The Capital One Bank Dallas […]