Join us in downtown Davenport on Thanksgiving morning for the 39th Annual YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot! A cherished tradition for countless Quad Citizens, the Turkey Trot features a kids race for kids ages 2-10, and chip-timed 1 mile, 5k and 5-mile races for both runners and walkers alike! Perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, the Turkey Trot is a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities while supporting the YMCA.
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Jun 1 | Sep 3 |
| $42.00 | Sep 3 | Nov 26 | |
| 5 Miles | $35.00 | Jun 1 | Sep 3 |
| $42.00 | Sep 3 | Nov 26 | |
| 1 Miles | $35.00 | Jun 1 | Sep 3 |
| $42.00 | Sep 3 | Nov 26 | |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 186 | 13:28 | 7:26 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,747 | 37:17 | 15:32 |
| 2021 | 1,395 | 35:56 | 16:09 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
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*Awards will be available at the conclusion of each event* 1 Mile Family Fun Run: Award for 1st place boy and girl. Ribbons to all participants. 5K Run/Walk: Award for overall male and female winner. 5-Mile Run/Walk: Award for overall male and female winner. Overall Winners: Are not eligible for age-group awards. Age Group Awards: For the first (3) places in male & female age groups in the 5K & 5 mile. Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55
*Awards will be available at the conclusion of each event* 1 Mile Family Fun Run: Award for first place male and female runners. Medals for all participants. Award for overall male and female winners in the 5k and 5 mile *Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards* Age Group Awards: For the first (3) places in male & female age groups in the 5k & 5 mile. Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ **Any Award
5K: T-Shirt
5 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
400m: T-Shirt
Out of Town Trotter: T-Shirt
| 400m |
| $17.00 |
| Jun 1 |
| Nov 26 |
| Out of Town Trotter | $35.00 | Jun 1 | Nov 26 |
Race Packets may be picked up on: Wednesday, November 26th from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday, November 27th (*Race Morning*) from 6:00 AM - 8:45 AM Location: Wednesday, November 26th: R. Richard Bittner YMCA 630 E. 4th St Davenport, IA 52801 Thursday, November 27th: YMCA Early Learning Center 624 E. 4th St. Davenport, IA 52801
Race Packets may be picked up on: Wednesday, November 26th from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday, November 27th (*Race Morning*) from 6:00 AM - 8:45 AM Location: Wednesday, November 26th: R. Richard Bittner YMCA 630 E. 4th St Davenport, IA 52801 Thursday, November 27th: YMCA Early Learning Center 624 E. 4th St. Davenport, IA 52801
| 560 |
| 46:01 |
| 25:38 |
| 2021 | 567 | 47:37 | 25:20 |