# Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot and 1K Gobbler Trot

> Event for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM
- Where: General Worth Square, General Worth Square, Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Ages: Gobbler Trot for children; 5K/8K for all (strollers and dogs welcome)
- Price: Registration fees on RunSignup (not printed on the YMCA page)
- Organizer: YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortWorth/fortworthymcatrot
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth's Thanksgiving-morning Turkey Trot starts at General Worth Square in downtown Fort Worth and is built as a family-friendly run, jog or walk. Children have their own 1K Gobbler Trot at 7:45 a.m., and the first 1,000 kids who take part receive a finisher award; the 5K and 8K follow at 8:30 a.m., with medals for the first 10,000 5K and 2,000 8K finishers. Strollers and dogs are welcome, so families can do the 5K together. All proceeds fund YMCA scholarships for local families. Shirts and bibs are picked up in the days before the race (Nov 21–25) at Luke's Locker and several YMCA branches. The YMCA advises arriving early and carpooling; the event goes ahead in most weather, with delays only for severe lightning.

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