🏃♂️ Welcome to the 44th Annual Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot! 🏃♀️
Sunday, November 23, 2025 — Downtown Norwich, New York
The Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot returns for its 44th annual 5K race through the streets of Norwich! This beloved holiday tradition is the perfect way to kick off the season — bringing together family, friends, fitness, and fun in one spirited community event.
🏅 Race Divisions:
Men’s and Women’s divisions for:
Under 11
Ages 12–15
Ages 16–19
Ages 20–29
Ages 30–39
Ages 40–49
Ages 50–59
Ages 60–69
Ages 70–79
80 and over
💲 Entry Fees:
$30 per participant through November 14
$35 from November 15 through race day
Your entry includes:
Accurate chip timing system
2025 Turkey Trot race shirt
Delicious post-race refreshments: an Arby’s turkey sandwich, Stewart’s chocolate milk, bagels from Deja Brew, Chobani Yogurt, and more!
Shirts are guaranteed for all who pre-register by November 14. Later registrants will still receive a race shirt (delivered after the event if needed).
🦃 Prizes:
All first-place finishers in each age group will receive a frozen turkey, courtesy of our friends at Preferred Mutual Insurance!
👧 Kids Neighborhood Fun Run:
A free, just-for-fun run around the block for children begins at 12:00 noon.
🏁 5K Run/Walk Start Time:
12:30 p.m.
🎉 Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
GE Unison • NBT Bank • Preferred Mutual Insurance • Stewart’s Shops • Chobani • The Pennysaver • The Evening Sun • Reese-Marshall • NYCM Insurance • Arby’s • Electron Coil Inc. • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit • Park Place Sports Bar & Grill • Grand Union • Deja Brew Coffee Shop • Enlightened Dentistry • Wilson Funeral Home • Knuckle Down Coffee • New York Pizzeria • Sidney Federal Credit Union • Fred’s Inn & Restaurant • Price Chopper • Burrell’s Excavation • Chenango Massage Therapy • Walmart • Progressive Dental • UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
Register today at NorwichYMCA.org and join the tradition that brings our community together each Thanksgiving season.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run or Walk
Price changes in 17 days 5 hours-
Race, jog, run for fitness or walk and have a fun time!
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Register for 5k Run or Walk$33.70Now registering Sep 19 – Nov 14
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$39.03Nov 14 – Nov 22
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$39.03Nov 23 – Nov 22
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Student 12th Grade and Under
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Register for Student 12th Grade and Under$28.38Sep 19 - Nov 22
Virtual 5k
You can do your virtual race any time at any place! You'll receive a shirt to thank you for being a part of this great Norwich event!
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Register for Virtual 5k$33.70Sep 19 - Nov 22
Contact information
- Event contact
- Shannon Gawronski
- Phone
- +1 607-336-9622 ext. 1024
- Website
- Visit website
