YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
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130th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
The 130th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot is a road race held in Buffalo, New York on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event is organized by the YMCA Buffalo Niagara and is described as the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world. The race is held on Thanksgiving and finishes at the Buffalo Convention Center.
The main race distance is 8K (4.97 miles). The stated race start location is 2564 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. A course map and certification are listed for the event (certification ID appears as 2770).
Additional details
Fundraising is part of the event; the page lists $29,455 raised toward a $35,000 goal. Information pages for packet pick up, race results, family and corporate teams, volunteers, and an official store are indicated as available for participants and supporters.
Photographs from the 2024 event and a Turkey Trot history page are referenced. The event notes connections with YMCA programs and community fundraising in Western New York. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.