Get in on the fun Thanksgiving morning and take part in the Scott County Family Y’s Turkey Trot. The event begins and ends at the Davenport Family YMCA, 606 W. 2nd St., Davenport. A family-friendly 1-mile run/walk will start at 8:30 a.m. The 5-mile run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers of all abilities are encouraged to attend, and can bring strollers and dogs on leashes.
New this year is a family fun zone, with trained child watch staff to baby-sit, as well as a two-person relay. Registrants can save $5 by signing up before Sunday. Although race day registration is accepted, T-shirts are only guaranteed to those who sign up ahead of time at any YMCA branch or online at ScottCountyFamilyY.org.
Twenty-six years ago, Klipsch started the Turkey Trot as a way to bring children, adults and families together to support the YMCA mission.
The event has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Sponsored by
McCarthy-Bush, the Trot has raised more than half a million dollars for scholarships at the Y. Nearly 50,000 people have run, walked, strolled and trotted through downtown Davenport for the cause.
Location/Time
Davenport Family YMCA
606 West 2nd Street
Downtown Davenport Iowa
6:30 – 8:00 AM: Packet pick-up and check-in
You may register after 8:15 AM, but will not receive a timing chip.
7:00 – 8:45 AM: Timing Chip Distribution
8:30 AM: One-Mile Family Fun Run
9:00 AM: Five-Mile Run/Walk
Packet Pick-Up
Wednesday, November 23rd
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Davenport Family YMCA
Packets will also be available race morning until 8:00 AM.
T-Shirts
- T-Shirts are guaranteed to the first 1800 participants.
- For late registrations, event shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
5-Mile Course
- The 5-mile USATF-certified course is on city streets with one major hill.
- Splits are located at each mile mark.
- Two water stations are situated on the course.
- Course marshaling and safety protection will be available during the 5-mile run until 10:30 AM
- The start and finish line is located at the Davenport Family YMCA.
(at second street and between Gaines & Western).
