Fremont YMCA Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The 38th Annual Fremont YMCA Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Fremont, NE. The event is organized by the Fremont Family YMCA and benefits youth programs, childcare services, senior wellness initiatives, and financial assistance to support access to the Y.
Distances and course
- 1 mile family walk
- 2 miles run
- 5 miles run
The start location is the Fremont Family YMCA (810 N Lincoln Ave). The course runs east on 16th Avenue and returns to the YMCA. The 5-mile course continues to the JCAC and back to the YMCA.
Timing, awards, registration and packet pick-up
The 2-mile and 5-mile runs are chip-timed by run nebraska. Awards include top overall male and female finishers and the top two finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. The top male and female in the 5-mile race each receive $100; checks for those winners will be mailed the following week. A costume contest will award a gift card to the best dressed, and medals will be presented for the top two in each age category.
Registration fees vary by distance and date. Examples: 2-mile fees range from $35 (early) to $50 (race day); 5-mile fees range from $40 (early) to $55 (race day); 1-mile standard is $20 and race-day is $35. Early and standard registration tiers include a guaranteed T-shirt; late and race-day registrations may not include a shirt. Pre-race packet pick-up is available starting Tuesday, November 25 (12:00-8:00 pm) and on race day beginning at 7:00 am. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.