Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot

NOV
27
2025
Join the 30th Annual Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot in Cookeville on Thanksgiving for a festive 5K and Kids Gobble Wobble 1 mile. Family friendly event with prizes and community fundraising to support YMCA programs and local food banks.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
5 kilometers

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Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot

The Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Cookeville, Tennessee. The event is listed as the 30th Annual Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign, which supports programs such as Learn to Swim, the Go Pink Recovery Program, the Cancer Recovery Program, and Open Doors.

Distances

  • 5K
  • 1 mile (Kids Gobble Wobble; open to ages 1-12)

Race details

The race starts at the Putnam County Family YMCA and follows a route that circles Old Kentucky Road to Old Walton Road, turns right on East Hudgens Road, and then left on Raider Drive. Packet pickup is located curbside at Avery Trace Middle School, across from the YMCA. Race results will be posted and prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age division. Age divisions include Over 70, 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 19-29, 14-18, and 13 & Under. The winner in each age division receives a smoked turkey; overall male and female winners receive a three-month free family YMCA membership. All Kids Gobble Wobble participants receive a custom kids’ medal. The event also includes team trophies for Fastest Family and Largest Colony and a food drive initiative called Stuff The Streets for local food banks. Sponsors include local businesses and organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Turkey Trot 5k
Kids Gobble Wobble - 1 Mile

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