YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

About the Event

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 us, we’re also offering group exercise classes as well as outdoor games for children to enjoy. Every 5K/10K participant will receive a race shirt as well as a participation medal, and top finishers will receive trophies. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning, register today!

10k Map

https://strava.app.link/lyZ0Y3PkTOb

5k Map

https://strava.app.link/VSycmT2kTOb

Strong traditions build strong communities, and at the Y, that’s exactly what we’re all about. Our 31st Annual Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest race in Ocala, with more than 2,000 runners. And your participation in this event empowers the Frank DeLuca YMCA to offer critical community programs and services. Thank you for your participation and support. Together, we're strengthening our community!

Races Offered

Outdoor Pickleball Tournament

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Outdoor Pickleball Tournament

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$35.00

10K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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07:20

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$30.00

Virtual 10K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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07:20

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$45.00

5K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:40

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$20.00

Virtual 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:40

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$35.00

Indoor Cardio Cycling Class

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Indoor Cardio Cycling Class

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07:45

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Ocala.

thermostat Temperature

13.6° / 24.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.4° / 23.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 38m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

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air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:52

nightlight Sunset

18:34

About Ocala

Learn more about the host city, Ocala.

Ocala is a city in North Central Florida. Here, rolling green pastures lead to crystal springs, gentle rivers and unspoiled lakes, and hundreds of horse farms gallop with thoroughbred natural charm and beauty.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Brenda Roma	F	55	Ocala, FL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Joey Gibbs	M	20	Ocala, FL	0:36.27

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Caleb Diggs	M	18	Box Elder, SD	16:36.1
🥈	Lee Morrison	M	17	Ocala, FL	16:50.6
🥉	Kray Hubner	M	16	Ocala, FL	17:01.6
4	Teig Hennessy	M	16	Lowell, FL	17:19.7
5	Andrew Hodges	M	31	Huntsville, AL	17:29.4
6	Aaron Deese	M	16	Ocala, FL	17:45.6
7	Joshua Rodriguez	M	19	Summerfield, FL	17:47.9
8	Adam Truesdale	M	30	Ocklawaha, FL	17:47
9	Joryan Hernandez	M	18	Ocala, FL	18:02.8
10	Brig Merritt	M	16	Fort Mc Coy, FL	18:05
11	Justin Hall	M	21	Belleview, FL	18:52.4
12	Leigha Torino	F	15	Ocala, FL	19:00.2
13	Ryan Noeker	M	25	Ocala, FL	19:15.3
14	Evan Fischer	M	14	Ocala, FL	19:20.9
15	Robert Campbell	M	24	Tallahassee, FL	19:20.3
16	Wittman Sarah	F	40	Lowell, FL	19:27
17	Jevin Eyman	M	31	Ft Pierce, FL	19:22.9
18	Bill Blaes	M	23	Ocala, FL	19:26.2
19	Ryan Banner	M	14	Williston, FL	19:37.6
20	Clinton Bell	M	23	Ocala, FL	19:46.3
21	Conner Merriman	M	15	ocala, FL	19:52.1
22	Daniel Sarango	M	24	Ocala, FL	19:58.7
23	Kenny Markwich	M	33	—	20:00.5
24	Ricardo Sierra	M	41	Fort Eustis, VA	19:57
25	Makala Diggs	F	21	Chattanooga, TN	20:05.8
26	Brian Smith	M	40	Ocala, FL	20:04.6
27	Stephanie Hansen	F	15	Citra, FL	20:05.1
28	Chandler Yap	M	18	Ocala, FL	20:08.5
29	Mark Cummins	M	49	Ocala, FL	20:07.9
30	Robbie Hebert	M	15	Ocala, FL	20:21.9
31	Ken Ausley	M	46	Ocala, FL	20:21.2
32	PJ Culver	M	19	Ocala, FL	20:02.4
33	Kyle Yancey	M	28	Ocala, FL	20:29.5
34	Melody Yero	F	20	Ocala, FL	20:35.1
35	Benjamin Waller	M	18	Ocala, FL	20:43.6
36	Sean Lipphardt	M	27	ocala, FL	20:47
37	Joseph Fitzpatrick	M	49	Ocala, FL	20:52
38	Nathan Dewall	M	35	Lexington, KY	20:55.1
39	Brazos Barber	M	25	Jacksonville, FL	20:57.8
40	Dale Adkins	M	28	Ocala, FL	21:02
41	Lucas Burkley	M	22	OCala, FL	21:10.1
42	Morgan Engel	F	15	Ocala, FL	21:14.4
43	Matthew Maskiewicz	M	26	Silver Springs, FL	20:57.6
44	Alexandra Daley	F	15	Ocala, FL	21:22.6
45	Justin Bedell	M	31	Pensacola, FL	21:19.6
46	Mark Yap	M	52	Ocala, FL	21:27.2
47	Bobby Ripple	M	62	Dunnellon, FL	21:30.9
48	David Kays	M	15	Ocala, FL	21:19.7
49	Chris Lanza	M	34	Ocala, FL	21:22.1
50	Aten Trevor	M	16	Ocala, FL	21:25.4

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Joey Gibbs	M	20	Ocala, FL	29:29.88
🥈	Michael Green	M	18	Ocala, FL	29:55

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Adam Truesdale	M	31	Ocklawaha, FL	36:37.2
🥈	Ben Wyns	M	30	Jacksonville Beach, FL	39:35.3
🥉	Jacob Csuka	M	16	Ocala, FL	40:16.9
4	Joryan Hernandez	M	19	Ocala, FL	40:32.9
5	Greg Short	M	46	Ocala, FL	41:52.1
6	Tim Reynolds	M	40	Ocala, FL	42:18.8
7	Nelson Chicas	M	40	Ocala, FL	42:32.7
8	Clayton Roessler	M	21	Beverly Hills, FL	42:44.9
9	Erik Smith	M	51	Beverly Hills, FL	42:47.1
10	Jessica Kennedy	F	38	Leesburg, FL	42:56.5
11	Rafael Semidei	M	50	Ocala, FL	43:01.7
12	John Plunkett	M	51	Ocala, FL	43:26.8
13	Kirk Webby	M	45	Ocala, FL	44:05.3
14	Danielle Hartman	F	27	Windermere, FL	44:22
15	Patrick Nelson	M	33	Salt Sprinlakegs, FL	44:30
16	Steph Kuhlman	F	33	Ocala, FL	44:41.2
17	Carl Ollivierre	M	56	Leesburg, FL	44:41.2
18	Nathaniel Ayers	M	17	Fort Benning, GA	44:42.1
19	Mark Gilman	M	43	Lecanto, FL	44:49.6
20	Marc Donahue	M	51	Monticello, IN	45:03.7
21	Chadd Hartman	M	29	Windermere, FL	45:12.4
22	Jenny Gilman	F	30	Lecanto, FL	45:44.7
23	Sabrina Yser	F	18	Ocala, FL	45:55.8
24	Jayden Eckroth	M	37	Ocala, FL	46:04.9
25	Kenny Markwich	M	34	Ocala, FL	46:09.2
26	Patrice Perron	M	44	Ocala, FL	46:13.6
27	Dorothea Bower	F	55	The Villages, FL	46:27.9
28	Erin Boys	F	39	Alpharetta, GA	46:33
29	John Glenn	M	44	Ocala, FL	46:51.2
30	Dennis Kroskey	M	66	the villages, FL	46:57.4
31	Jacob Jones	M	38	Cary, NC	47:32.8
32	Dale Adkins	M	29	Ocala, FL	47:33.1
33	Sally Chappell	F	53	Ocala, FL	47:38.3
34	Donald Manning	M	36	Ocala, FL	47:52.1
35	Bill Campbell	M	44	Ocala, FL	47:52.5
36	Bryan LaPeer	M	28	Ocala, FL	47:53
37	Debra Barker	F	33	Ocala, FL	48:01.1
38	Mario Robinson	M	24	Ocala, FL	48:04.8
39	Donna Dunne	F	44	Ocala, FL	48:22.1
40	Michelle Spires	F	31	Ocala, FL	48:22.9
41	Crittina Villella	F	40	Ocala, FL	48:25.7
42	Melissa Campbell	F	41	Ocala, FL	48:32.3
43	Baldwin Switzer	M	19	Ocala, FL	48:34.4
44	Lynn Robinson	M	60	Ocala, FL	48:35.9
45	Alyssa Snellgrove	F	26	Marietta, GA	48:52.2
46	Seth Funderburg	M	26	Orlando, FL	48:52.3
47	Annie-Grace Funderburg	F	25	Orlando, FL	48:53.3
48	Randy McBride	M	28	Ocala, FL	49:03
49	Jason Crowe	M	28	Tampa, FL	49:08.6
50	William King	M	58	Glassboro, NJ	49:33.6