Monday, October 9, 2023
Our online registration is now closed.
We are busy preparing the turkey.
You can still join us on Monday by registering onsite. Onsite registration starts at 8:30 at the Cobourg YMCA.
Come join the fun.
Supporting theYMCA Strong Communities Campaign.
The Turkey Trot has always been about creating a family friendly local event that supports the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign
– supporting children, teens, adults and seniors in our community who are in need of assistance by eliminating financial barriers.
FAMILY DISCOUNT INFORMATION BELOW
8:30 am – Check in and race day registration begins.
Located at YMCA Northumberland 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg,
9:30 Gobble Wobble – Fun activity for the 4 year old and under crowd. A surprise for all participants.
9:45 Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run – Fun untimed event. Finisher medal and a surprise for all participants.
10:10 The Gobbler 5K Run and 2.5K Run/ Walk – Timed event.
The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and some rolling hills.
The 5K course is a double loop of the 2.5K course.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female. Categories: 18 and under & 19 plus.
11:20 Awards – Medals awarded. Golden Drumstick Award (best turkey spirit), Draw prizes.
*Start times are approximate.
THE COURSE
The 2023 Turkey Trot will be hosted at the Cobourg YMCA.
Participants will start at the YMCA and then enjoy running or walking in the Cobourg Conservation Area.
Participants will get a chance to experience a great urban green space in the heart of our community.
The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and small rolling hills. The majority of the course will be grass.
BIB# PICK-UP
Check in and race day registration begins at 8:30 am. Bibs will be assigned at the event.
COSTUMES
Add some extra fun by showing off your inner turkey and dressing up in costume or by wearing some festive additions to your race gear. Hey you might want to test drive your Halloween costume at the race.
The Golden Drumstick Award will be given out for best costume/ turkey spirit.
FAMILY DISCOUNT:
Family registration must be done in the same transaction, and you MUST select add another participant. You will be asked for each sub-event in the registration questions. You will then use the CODE: FAMILY2023
APPLY THE CODE ONCE AS YOU CHECK OUT for 25% off.
A family is defined as "2 adults and up to 4 children 14 years old or younger".
Dogs are not permitted on the course during the running events, but leashed dogs are always welcome to join the party in the start/finish area.
Strollers are asked to stay off the course during the running events. The 2.5K Run/Walk would work well for carrying wee ones in a backpack or sling style carrier.
Registration fees
The Gobbler 5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed event.
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$20.00
Clever Early Pricing. $10 for 18 yrs and younger.
Jan. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$25.00
Early Pricing. $10 for 18 yrs and younger.
Sep. 1 – Sep. 30 -
$30.00
Event Pricing. $10 for 18 yrs and younger.
Oct. 1 – Oct. 7
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The Gobbler 2.5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed event. Run or walk.
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$20.00
Clever Early Pricing. $10 for 18 yrs and younger.
Jan. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$25.00
Early Pricing. $10 for 18 yrs and younger.
Sep. 1 – Sep. 30 -
$30.00
Event Pricing. $10 for 18 yrs and younger.
Oct. 1 – Oct. 7
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Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
A fun untimed event with a finishers medal and a surprise for each participant.
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$10.00
Kid Fun!
Jan. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$10.00
Kid Fun!
Sep. 1 – Sep. 30 -
$10.00
Kid Fun!
Oct. 1 – Oct. 7
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Gobble Wobble Closed
Online registration closed-
A fun activity for 4 year olds and under. Find a 'turkey ticket' as you chase the turkey. Turn in the ticket for a surprise. One surprise per participant.
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Free
Fun for 4 yr old and under.
Jan. 1 – Aug. 31 -
Free
Fun for 4 yr old and under.
Sep. 1 – Sep. 30 -
Free
Fun for 4 yr old and under.
Oct. 1 – Oct. 7
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Map
Turkey Trot Map
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rod Simpson
- Phone
- 9053731214
- Website
- Visit website
