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 in on the fun, we’re also offering two group exercise classes and outdoor games for children to enjoy. Every 5K/10K participant will receive a race shirt and a participation medal, plus top finishers will receive trophies. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning.
2026 Event Info
Date & Time
Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 26, 2026
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!
All runners will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
Register by October 16 to guarantee your shirt size.
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
Your support of this event makes it possible for the Frank DeLuca YMCA to continue offering life-changing programs and services—ranging from early learning education, youth sports, and swim lessons to food drives, out-of-school enrichment, and more. By helping expand access to these vital opportunities, you are ensuring that every child, teen, adult, and senior in our community can feel more connected to their purpose, their wellness, and one another. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger, and brighter future for all. To learn more about our high-visibility sponsorship and vendor opportunities, please contact us at FrankDelucaY@cfymca.org or call 352-368-9622.
Become a Sponsor and Support the Frank DeLuca YMCA
The YMCA of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) organization Not-For-Profit Organization. EIN 59-0624430. As required by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, AND OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” Registration number is #CH1427.
Thank You 2025 Turkey Trot Sponsors
PRESENTERS
Frank & Angela DeLuca
DeLuca Family Foundation
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Judy Dunlap
In Memory of Al Dunlap
GOLD SPONSORS
AdventHealth
SILVER SPONSORS
Champion Pest Control, Inc.
Encompass Health
BRONZE SPONORS
Dinkins Construction
Fakhoury Medical & Chiropractic Center
Team Ocala Racquetball
Truist Bank
Mark’s Miracle Plumbing
Center for Spiritual Living Ocala
Radiology Associates of Ocala
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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