The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot Costume Contest

Welcome to the Turkey Trot Dallas costume contest, where creativity meets fitness! This year, we are looking for the most impressive, innovative, and hilarious costumes that will make us all want to gobble up some laughter!

The Turkey Trot Dallas costume contest is open to all event participants who love to have fun and don't mind showing off their silly side. Embrace your creativity with a unique twist on the traditional costume theme! Show off your one-of-a-kind attire, regardless of whether you're a classic icon, a fantastical character, or a symbol of your imagination. Get ready to dazzle us with your inventive and appropriate costume ideas!

So, what's at stake? The 1st place winner will win a one-year family membership at the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. 2nd place winner will win a six-month family membership at the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, and 3rd place winner will win a three-month family membership at the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

We'll also have a dog contest! Dress your furry friends to shine with you!

But the competition won't be easy. With so many creative minds in one place, you'll need to bring your A-game to stand out. Will you be the one to outdo last year's winner, who dressed up as a turkey riding a bike?

To enter, simply select the contest option when you register for the race. Our judges will be on the lookout for participants who go above and beyond in their creativity and execution. Don't forget to bring your running shoes, though – the costume contest is just the beginning of the Turkey Trot Dallas experience.

And, even if you don't win the grand prize, you'll still have a chance to strut your stuff in front of thousands of spectators and fellow participants. Who knows, you might even make it into the local news for having the most outrageous costume of the year!

So, start brainstorming, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make a splash at the Turkey Trot Dallas costume contest. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Dallas Turkey Trot Team Challenge

The Turkey Trot Dallas has announced the launch of its highly anticipated team challenge for this year's event. The Turkey Trot Team Challenge is a unique opportunity for runners in the 5K to come together and compete as a team, with the aim of winning the prestigious title of fastest team in Dallas. The challenge requires each team to have a minimum of three members, and the team with the lowest combined average time will be crowned the winner. The Turkey Trot Dallas team challenge is an exciting way to unite people, promote fitness, and encourage healthy competition. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for participants and spectators alike, and it will surely become a highlight of the Dallas Thanksgiving calendar. Register for the challenge when you register for the race. Registrants MUST be timed runners to participate in the Team Challenge.

Stay tuned for our 2023 Turkey Trot Swag store to purchase your additional costume/challenge items!