Trot at Home in 2023!

Welcome to the YMCA Dallas Turkey Trot Virtual Race, a unique opportunity to participate in the annual Thanksgiving Day tradition from anywhere in the world. This year, we're offering a virtual race experience allowing you to participate in the Turkey Trot from the comfort of your neighborhood.

The Turkey Trot Virtual Race is perfect for anyone who wants to participate in the event but can't make it to Dallas on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, this race is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself and stay active during the holiday season.

To participate in the virtual race, all you need to do is register and complete your 5K or 8-mile race at a location of your choice. You can run or walk your race and complete it anytime on Thanksgiving Day.

In addition to being a fun and flexible way to participate in the Turkey Trot, the virtual race also supports a great cause. Proceeds from the race support the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and its mission to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Participants in the virtual race will receive a race t-shirt and access to our online community, where you can connect with other virtual racers and share your race experience.

So, whether you're in Dallas or anywhere else in the world, you can still be a part of this beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition. Sign up for the YMCA Dallas Turkey Trot Virtual Race today and join us for a fun and meaningful race experience.

Details about our Virtual Trot at Home will be up soon.

Virtual Trot FAQs

Q: What is the "Virtual Turkey Trot"?
A: The "virtual" part means that instead of running in an organized, hosted event on Thanksgiving morning, you can run or walk the 5K or 8-mile distance from anywhere, and enter your results online.

Q: What's the swag?
A: All registrations for any category will receive the traditional 100% cotton, long-sleeved Trot shirt and a race bib. A limited number of finisher medals will be available only at the live event.

Q: Will there be prizes?
A: We will do random finisher prize drawings for virtual participants who complete their run/walk and enter their results. These prizes are not based on your time, so everyone that completes their virtual event will qualify.

Q: How do I get my participant gifts?
A: Virtual participants can choose to have their packet mailed for a small extra charge or pick up their packet for free at regular packet picket locations/hours.

Q: How do I update my mailing address?
A: CLICK HERE to go to "My Events" and sign into your Passport account with the email address and password you created when you registered. Select "Edit Registration" and make the necessary changes to your contact and mailing information.