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Races & Runs

YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan

Get ready to Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving Day! The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan returns on Thursday, November 23.

The event benefits YMCA food pantry programs and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Since March 2020, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has distributed approximately 80 tons of food in local neighborhoods as part of its work with the food bank and other local partners to fight food insecurity in our region.

*Strollers are prohibited on the 5K and 5-mile courses.

Click here to see the 2022 race results!

Click here to submit virtual results!

 

Packet Pickup

Didn't get the chance to get your packet yet? You can pick up your race packet on race day on Mazeroski Way next to PNC Park beginning at 6:30 a.m. Be sure to get there early to avoid long lines!

Please have your bib number ready when picking up your packet. Click here to find your bib number.

 

Start Times:

1-Mile Family Fun Run presented by Busy Beaver - 8:00 A.M
5K presented by UPMC Health Plan - 8:30 A.M.
5-Mile presented by FedEx, PLUS the Double Gobble presented by Gentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C. - 9:15 A.M.

(All 5K and 5 Mile event participants must maintain a 20-minute-per mile pace)

 

Parking

Free parking will be available for participants in Gold Lot 1, the West General Robinson Street Garage, and Red Lot 7A. Please plan your arrival/departure accordingly and keep in mind that some roads in the area will be closed from 7:00 AM to approximately 11:15 AM. Click here to see the road closure maps

 

Course

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan takes place on the North Shore of Pittsburgh.

Here are the official course maps:

1-Mile Family Fun Run presented by Busy Beaver
5K presented by UPMC Health Plan
5-Mile presented by FedEx

 

Virtual Participants

Those who registered by Monday, Nov. 14 at 11:59 PM ET can anticipate delivery of your virtual race items by Thanksgiving! 

*We cannot guarantee the exact delivery date. 

Race Weekend

November 23, 2023

Food Donations

This event benefits YMCA food pantry programs and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Since March 2020, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has distributed approximately 80 tons of food in local neighborhoods as part of its work with the food bank and other local partners to fight food insecurity in our region.

You can help even more by bringing your non-perishable food donations with you to packet pickup or on race day!

 

Click HERE to register to volunteer! 

Click HERE to see last year's results!

Partners