Gather Together and run for a cause

Join the Y and your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of fun and fitness before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast!

Start your holiday in a healthier way this year with the Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot! Whether you’re a casual jogger or a lifelong runner, you’re invited to attend our event and help support our mission. If you’re not a runner but still want to join us, we’re also offering two group exercise classes as well as outdoor games for children to enjoy. Every 5K/10K participant will receive a race shirt as well as a participation medal, and top finishers will receive trophies. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning, register today!

2024 Event Info

Date & Time

November 28, 2024

Registration Opens: 6:00 am

10k Start Time: 7:20 am

5k Start Time: 7:40 am

Address:

3200 SE 17th Street

Ocala, FL US 34471

Registration is open!

Register Today
All runners will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
Register by October 31st to guarantee your shirt size.

Event Overview

People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk or run this 5K or 10K! Every year, hundreds of community members, families, spectators, and volunteers, come together for this cherished event. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a lifelong runner, you’re invited to attend our event and help support our mission.

What to Expect

Race Details

  • The race will start and end at Frank DeLuca Y. There will be several signs and race day volunteers on the course to help ensure you stay on the appropriate route!
    • There will be no parking in the Y’s main lot. Off-site parking will be available at First Baptist Church, Ocala Christian Academy, and the Health Department.
  • All participants will receive a shirt at packet pickup.
  • All participants will receive a finisher medal.
  • We’ll have on-site entertainment all morning at the Y!
    • Fuel up with post-race food, beverages, and snacks from vendors.
    • Enjoy games and family-friendly activities.
  • Strollers and wheelchairs are approved, but please remember to start toward the back of the group. We also welcome furry friends but require them to be kept on a leash.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Together, we can create a brighter tomorrow. Your sponsorship of this event empowers the Frank DeLuca YMCA to offer critical community programs and services, such as food distribution events, financial literacy classes, and Y scholarships to local children, families, and seniors. These scholarships ensure that everyone has access to Y memberships and the opportunity to engage in transformative programs such as swim lessons, youth sports, and out-of-school enrichment. Your contribution helps individuals thrive through wellness and healthy living, thereby strengthening our entire community. We offer several high-visibility sponsorship and vendor opportunities. For more information, please reach out to Tiffany Wheeler at [email protected] or call (352) 368-9622.

Thank You 2023 Turkey Trot Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Advent Health Ocala

DeLuca Toyota

GOLD SPONSORS

Bill and Debbie Browder

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala

SILVER SPONSORS

Radiology Associates of Ocala

R.M. Barrineau and Associates

Liles Collision Service, Inc.

Phoenix Wood Products

Dinkins Construction

Concord Print Shop

Fakhoury Medical & Chiropractic

BRONZE SPONORS

Team Ocala Racquetball

Lifestyle Solutions Med Spa

TABLE SPONORS

Brick City Bicycles

The Running Element

Ocala Nutrition Center

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More Ways to Give

You can still support the Y’s mission without having to participate in the Turkey Trot by donating online directly to the Frank DeLuca Y.

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