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Festival Foods Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 27, 2025

American Family Field | 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214  

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Participants at the start line of the Festival Foods Turkey Trot, gathering under a large orange and green inflatable arch decorated with turkey cartoons. The crowd, clad in various cold-weather athletic gear, appears eager and ready to begin the race. The scene is set in an urban area with early morning sunlight casting long shadows.

GOBBLE UP A GREAT CAUSE

Thursday, November 27, 2025

American Family Field | 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214  

Whether you volunteer or run, make the Festival Foods Turkey Trot your family’s Thanksgiving tradition! The Southwest & West Suburban YMCAs are honored to be the recipient of proceeds from this year’s race. These proceeds directly fuel the Annual Support Campaign, ensuring equitable access to Y programs and memberships for all. 

Participate in a 2-mile fun run, walk, or 5-mile run. Include your cuddly companion in the 2-mile Dog Jog! Shirts and bibs can be picked up at American Family Field between 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Trot starts promptly at 8:00 AM. Register at the link below.

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An advertisement for the 16th Annual Festival Turkey Trot. The ad includes a long-sleeve t-shirt with the text 'FEAST MODE' and an illustration of a turkey and a pie. The text on the left side reads: 'INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION: Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, 6" Pumpkin Pie, Exclusive Coupons, Post-Race Snacks, Race-Day Bib.' Below that, a note mentions: 'Dog Jog pups receive a custom bandana and race-day bib!' At the bottom, a circular badge states 'Over $65 in value!

VOLUNTEERS GET A FREE SHIRT!

For the race to be successful, many volunteers are needed on Wednesday, November 26 in the afternoon and Thanksgiving morning. All volunteers will receive a free Festival Foods Turkey Trot shirt! 

Positions include course monitors, registration, t-shirt handout, bib handout, and more. If you are interested in volunteering at the Turkey Trot, please sign up at the link below for a specific volunteer spot.

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