On November 28, 2024, the Portage Township YMCA will host it’s 24th Annual Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot is a competitive and professionally timed 5K walk or run with a Free Kids 1K Fun Run. The Turkey Trot is a staple in the Portage, Indiana community with racers coming from all over the region to participate for one cause.
Races begin at 8:00 AM Thanksgiving morning and typically concludes with race awards by 10:30 AM. Registration for the race can be found online only, at www.runsignup.com. Race registrations through November 1, 2024, will be guaranteed a long-sleeve commemorative shirt and finisher medal. As an added bonus, Turkey Trot race participants ages 6 & up can add-on the couch-to-course 5K Trot Squad Training Group. The group will meet weekly on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM beginning October 5, 2024.
Proceeds from the race support the Portage Township YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign that is used to scholarship families of all types and make membership, programming, and services affordable to all. Aside from being a gym that offers sports, workout equipment and group exercise classes, the Portage Township Y also offers before and after school child care, preschool and pre-k, a year-round free food program for kids, chronic disease management programming and more.
For sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact Give@ymcaofportage.org. To learn more about the Portage Township YMCA visit www.ymcaofportage.org
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