2024 McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot

The 2024 YMCA of Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot

Running from the R. Richard Bittner YMCA

The BEST Thanksgiving Day Tradition in the Quad Cities!

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, 11/27

11 AM – 7 PM: Packet Pick-up & Race Registration

Thursday, 11/28

6:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Packet Pick-up & Race Registration
8:00 AM – Kids Race (ages 2-10)
8:30 AM – Iowa American Water 1 Mile Family Fun Run
9:00 AM – Rhythm City Casino Resort 5K Run/Walk
9:00 AM – UnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/Walk

RUN THE TURKEY TROT IN STYLE!

To purchase our sweet merch, click on the race registration. 

Run in comfort with the official YMCA Turkey Trot socks!

Both compression (blue) and non-compression (yellow) available for $10 a pair!

Limited quantities of this sweet BOCO hat! Only $30!

Options for beanies and hats are available!

Warm and stylish and supports a great cause! Hurry, they are going fast!

To order, click to register and select the “beanie” in the registration options.


WHERE TO PARK

 



Thank you McCarthy Bush and sponsors!

Your support ensures every turkey who participates generates support for area youth, seniors and families!

  • Iowa American Water 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk  
    • Begins at 8:30am
  • UnityPoint Health Trinity 5 Mile Run/Walk 
    • Begins at 9:00am
  • Rhythm City Casino 5K Run/Walk  
    • Begins at 9:00am

Click here to register!

Race Results will be posted at theendresultco.com

Race Medals for EVERY age group: 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

  • Rhythm City Casino 5K Certified Course – Start on 4th at the Bittner YMCA, heading West. Turn right to head North on Main, and the turnaround is just past Locust St. The return trip back down Main will have three sections of course: for those heading up/North, 5k return down/South, and 5-mile returning down/South. The Finish Line is the same as the starting line.

 

  • UnityPoint Health Trinity 5-Mile Certified Course – Start on 4th at the Bittner YMCA, heading West. Turn right to head North on Main, past Locust to Lombard at Vander Veer Park. Take a left to head west on Lombard, right/north on Harrison to Central Park, right/east then another quick left INTO Vander Veer Park on the inside park road. Follow the park road all the way through, then back out onto Central Park. Take a right/east to Brady, then right/south back to Lombard, to Main, then back down Main going South. The return trip back down Main will have three sections of course: for those heading up/North, 5k return down/South, and 5-mile returning down/South. The Finish Line is the same as the starting line.

 

  • Iowa American 1-mile family fun run Start on 4th at the Bittner YMCA, heading West. Turn right to head North on Main, and the turnaround is just one block onto Main, turn around and head back the same way to the Y.


Questions

Luis Leal – Turkey Trot Race Director
Contact the Race Director | Ph: 563.359.9622


LOOKING FOR RACE RESULTS?

–> Just scan the QR Code on your bib.

 

CHECK OUT SOME GREAT START/FINISH LINE PICS from the 2023 Race

–> Thank You Larry with Cornbelt Running Club for sharing!

Turkey Trot Kids races Nov 23,2023

Turkey Trot (9:00 thru 9:24) Nov 23,2023 #2

Turkey Trot (9:25 thru 9:37) Nov 23,2023 #3

 

Turkey Trot (9:38 thru 9:52) Nov23,2023 #4

 

Turkey Trot (9:53 on) #5 Nov 23,2023