131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot - 8k Run/Walk
External Event
Distance
5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Get Ready to Gobble Up Some Fun at the 131st Annual YMCA Turkey Trot! Lace up those sneakers, because it's almost time for a Thanksgiving tradition like no other! We're talking about the 131st annual YMCA Turkey Trot, a super fun 8K (4.97 miles) road race that takes over the streets of Buffalo every Thanksgiving morning. Get this: it's not just any race, it's the oldest consecutively run footrace in the ENTIRE WORLD! How cool is that? This November, we're celebrating its incredible 131st start, and you won't want to miss out on the history (and the hilarity!). Join us in the celebration. Your participation helps to fuel the Y’s work to empower youth, promote healthy living, and build strong, thriving communities across Western New York.
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Buffalo, NY, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
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This event is listed in Buffalo, NY, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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