25th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA

25th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location: 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368, US

Events:

• 5K Run and Walk: $25 (Registration opens August 7, 2025); 8:30 AM CST; Open to ages 4+
• FREE 1K Kids Fun Run: $0 (Registration opens August 7, 2025); 8:00 AM CST; Open to ages 2-9

Description: Turkey Trot includes both a FREE 1K Kids non-competitive fun run and a competitive 5K, professionally-timed race offered on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds from the entry fees go towards our Annual Campaign. The Portage Township YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for ALL. Our campaign helps provide financial assistance to individuals and families in our community. The money raised helps ensure our friends and neighbors have access to programs and services that provide food, shelter, chronic disease management, education, and physical activity.

Registration Fees:

• Early Registration (before Oct 1): $25
• Early Registration (Oct 1 - Nov 24): $35
• On-site/Race Day Registration: $45

5K Race Inclusions: Long Sleeve event shirt and Custom Finisher Medal

Awards: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Male and Female in various age groups.

Training Group: Available; 8 weeks on Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 AM at the YMCA, starting October 4, 2025.

Packet Pickup: November 26th (2 PM-7 PM) or race day (7 AM)

Race Day Timeline:

• Packet Pickup: 7:00 AM
• Registration: 7:00 AM
• 1K Kids Run Lineup: 7:50 AM; Start Time: 8:00 AM
• 5K Runners Lineup: 8:20 AM; Start Time: 8:30 AM
• 5K Walkers/Strollers: Immediately after runners
• Awards: Approx. 9:15 AM