

Thursday, November 19 & Friday, November 20: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Boerne Family YMCA, 820 Adler Road
All other YMCA of Greater San Antonio branches: Thursday, November 19, and Friday, November 20 during branch operating hours.
For in-person participants who have pre-registered: Saturday, November 21, Race Day: 7:00 am - 8:00 am at Boerne City Plaza
Saturday, November 21, Race Day: 7:00 am - 8:00 am at Boerne City Plaza
Register by October 31 to ensure a shirt and spot in the race.
Day of fees are $60 for the 10k and $50 for the 5k.
If you register the day of, you do not receive a shirt or have a packet pick-up.
If you are unable to pick up your packet, you may choose to have it mailed for an additional fee.
7:00am - Packet Pick-up/registration
7:45am - Welcome/Announcements
8:00am - Trail walk begins
8:00am - 10K Corral starts
8:10am - 5K Corral starts
8:15am - Final all runners/walkers start
November 30 check for final results
The in-person run is closed; the virtual run is the only option.
We encourage all participants to pre-register online at ymcasatx.org/boerne/turkeytrot.
For the in-person race on November 21, all participants are asked to arrive no later than 8am. Upon arrival, racers will be provided with their group number and race time, and then escorted to their corral. Corrals will be released every 10 minutes. If you are participating virtually, you can race at any time, anywhere, between November 20 and 29. Be sure to download the RaceJoy Mobile App to time your race. Race participants are responsible for timing themselves.
During the registration process, runners will be asked to choose to have their packet mailed to them for an additional fee or to pick up their packet at a YMCA of Greater San Antonio branch of their choice. Each packet includes a race bib, a finishers medal and long sleeve, dri-fit shirt and great information about the YMCA. There will not be an award ceremony at this year’s in-person race.
Boerne Family YMCA: Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All other YMCA of Greater San Antonio branches: Thursday, November 19, and Friday, November 20 during branch operating hours.
For in-person participants who have pre-registered: Saturday, November 21, Race Day: 7:00 am - 8:00 am at Boerne City Plaza
The race will not be chip timed. Participants are encouraged to bring their cell phone to track their time. The YMCA will be using the RaceJoy Mobile App for timing, leader boards, etc.
All registration fees are non-refundable. All Race proceeds directly support the Y's mission to ensure that no child, family, or senior is turned away from Y programs due to financial constraints/circumstances. Thank you for your passion and dedication to our mission.
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With our event growing every year, we are always looking for volunteers. Below are some great opportunities to get involved with the Turkey Trot! To volunteer for any of these great opportunities, please email Paul Giguere.
Thursday, November 19 - Boerne Family YMCA
Job includes data entry to match the participant with bib number and distribution of packets and shirts.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm; volunteers needed: 2
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; volunteers needed: 2
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm; volunteers needed: 2
Saturday, November 21 - Boerne City Plaza
Job includes some heavy lifting, setting up tables, moving boxes, etc.
Will need some type of headlight as it will be dark when this shift begins.
5:30 am - 8:00 am; volunteers needed: 8
Saturday, November 21 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes matching participant with bib number and distribution of packets and shirts.
6:30 am - 8:00 am; volunteers needed: 2
Saturday, November 21 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes being available to point participants to areas of need. Layout of all tents will be shared and will need to be available to help with crowd control or questions.
(Please note: It is Mandatory to attend one of the Pre-Race Volunteer meetings to go
over the course layout and expectations)
6:00 am - 8:00 am; volunteers needed: 4
Saturday, November 21 Street around Boerne, Texas
Show up to plaza and get your assigned spot on the race course.
Job includes shouting directional cues along the race course to participants; ensuring runners are safe on the road and that no runner gets off-course. A fun job but requires a lot of standing and high energy to keep runners energized. You are welcome to bring a chair and cooler for snacks if needed. End time will vary on your location on the route. If you know where you would like to be, please let us know!
(Please note: It is mandatory to attend one of the Pre-Race Volunteer meetings to go over the course layout and expectations)
7:00 am - 10:00 am; volunteers needed: 4 per spot (23 spots – 92 total volunteers)
Saturday, November 21 Boerne City Plaza
Job includes helping replenish trash bags, pick up trash, help with table and tent breakdown and loading of equipment. May require some heavy lifting.
9:00 am – 11:00 am; volunteers Needed: 8