Thursday November 27th, 2025
Buffalo, NY
Distance: 8K
Offical Race Web Site
The enthusiasm, energy and incredible holiday spirit that radiated down Delaware Avenue tells us that our local Thanksgiving Day run is so much more than just an 8k road race. It is an incredible tribute to all that makes Western New York great – Family, Friendship, and Benevolence.
Together with the Y, you are helping to connect those less fortunate with programs that nurture the potential of youth and teens, help individuals of all ages improve their health and wellbeing, and offer all in our community a sense of belonging.
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displays approximate race location · Buffalo NY 14202
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 24:58 | Michael Brannigan | 27 | |
| 2nd Male | 25:09 | Ryan Buzby | 23 | |
| 3rd Male | 25:18 | William Hilbert | 25 | |
| 4th Male | 25:23 | Armani Merlino | 22 | |
| Female | 27:23 | Gabrielle Orie | 24 | |
| 2nd Female | 28:03 | Danielle Orie | 24 | |
| 3rd Female | 29:43 | Jenny Keenan | 40 | |
| 4th Female | 29:47 | Mary Giza | 36 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 27:55 | Tim Caramore | 41 | |
| M 50-59 | 28:59 | John McMahon | 57 | |
| M 60-69 | 32:16 | Jim Waldorn | 63 | |
| M 70+ | 38:19 | Barry Latner | 72 | |
| F 40-49 | 29:43 | Jenny Keenan | 40 | |
| F 50-59 | 33:28 | Amy McMahon | 55 | |
| F 60-69 | 37:35 | Christine Quenneville | 60 | |
| F 70+ | 50:52 | Debra Stachura | 70 |
YMCA Turkey Trot History
In 1896, Henry A. Allison was among six runners competing in a five mile cross country race that stretched along routes that have long since been reconstructed in the downtown Buffalo, New York area. Little did Allison know he would become the first winner of the YMCA Turkey Trot, a race that would long outlive him. In those early days, runners paced along rugged dirt roads. It wasn’t until the mid-1900s that the race was run on pavement.
Through the years, the Turkey Trot has crossed paths with runners of various styles, attitudes, and ages. The race attracts not only serious runners, but also amateur, masters and team competitors. The team competition had a rocky start during the 1899 race when John Coleman, a member of the Buffalo Team, was charged with riding part of the race in a wagon. When officials discovered this, the team was disqualified and the victory went to Rochester. One of the most entertaining features of this race is the large field of competitors who dress in costume. In addition to the field of traditional Thanksgiving themed characters, you’ll also find plenty of superheroes, hockey players, a bunch of bananas and even the Gingerbread Man to name a just a few, trotting down Delaware Avenue on race day.
One notable runner, Gus Gressel, started running the race in 1907, and minus the one year he missed the race due to a leg injury, didn’t stop until well into his 70s! Gressel spent nearly 50 years running the Turkey Trot and won the race the first time he ran it. His son, Ed, competed with his father in 1916, and it was Ed who took home the victory that year. Some other notable male competitors after the Gressel years, include Mark Finucane of Buffalo, who won four straight Turkey Trot victories from 1980 – 1983, and David O’Keefe who holds the record for the best running time, 23:13, in 1989. The youngest person ever to take home the overall winner’s trophy is Anthony Diamond, who at the age of 15 crossed the finish line first in 1944. Sixty years later in 2004, 11-year-old Jacy Christiansen became the youngest woman ever to take first place female honors, crossing the finish line in the 102nd overall spot with a time of 30:09. Age is definitely just a number when it comes to the multi-generations that make up the field of runners each year.
Women did not actually join the field of runners until 1972. The first woman to enter the YMCA Turkey Trot was Mary Ann Bolles, who placed 142 out of 169 finishers. The most distinguished female runner is Victoria Mitchell who was the overall female winner eight times – in 1991, 1992, 1994, and 1996–2000. Victoria holds the female record for best running time, 26:21 in 1998.
The 100th anniversary of the race, held in 1995, saw a record 6,003 runners registered and 5,480 cross the finish line. 2002 was also a year to remember when Mother Nature treated us to a record snowfall that shut down the city just three days before the race. Thanks to the efforts of Buffalo’s leaders and snow removal crews, the streets were cleared in time for the just over 3,500 runners to run the race and help keep the Turkey Trot’s record as the ‘oldest continually run footrace in North America’ alive. The participant field crossed the 10,000 threshold in 2008 and continued to steadily grow, capping out at 14,000 for the past several years.
Runners come from all over the United States, Canada and even a few from overseas. In fact, runners from as far away as Ireland and Australia have taken part in the Turkey Trot at one time or another. Quite a difference from 1896!
Thursday November 27th, 2025
Encinitas CA
Distance: 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
If you have never walked or run along the Pacific Coast in Encinitas in late November, you are in for the surprise of your life. Early morning offers a beautiful color to the Pacific Ocean. The waves have a special look during this time of the year.
Start your Thanksgiving Holiday fun with friends and family at the Encinitas Turkey Trot 5k & 10k. Our event supports the North County chapter of the San Diego Food Bank
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 31:34 | Jacob Stanford | 24 | CARLSBAD |
| 2nd Male | 31:50 | Steven Fahy | 28 | DALLAS |
| 3rd Male | 32:52 | James Gosnell | 36 | ENCINITAS |
| 4th Male | 33:12 | Blake Dunkleberger | 28 | ENCINITAS |
| Female | 39:17 | Katrina Haidari | 27 | INDIANAPOLIS |
| 2nd Female | 39:44 | Rebekah Bosler | 29 | CARLSBAD |
| 3rd Female | 40:08 | Elizabeth Curtis | 39 | FALLBROOK |
| 4th Female | 40:10 | Brigitte Doctor | 37 | SAN DIEGO |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 35:22 | Timothy Wheeler | 41 | ENCINITAS |
| M 50-59 | 41:30 | Monty S Yokhana | 51 | |
| M 60-69 | 54:07 | Brooke Anderson | 61 | BONSALL |
| M 70+ | 1:06:01 | Jeff Dasch | 74 | ENCINITASCA |
| F 40-49 | 45:13 | Cameron Biscay | 41 | PALOS VERDES |
| F 50-59 | 45:56 | Catherine Breen | 50 | ENCINITAS |
| F 60-69 | 46:00 | Beata Holkovicova | 60 | SAN DIEGO |
| F 70+ | 1:03:36 | Debbie Beekman | 70 | CARLSBAD |
Saturday November 29th, 2025
Seattle, WA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Kids Race
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From its humble beginnings in 1970 when a group of friends from the University of Washington decided to hold their own marathon, the Seattle Marathon Family of Events has grown into the largest combination marathon/half marathon in the Northwest and one of the top ten largest in the U.S.
That first marathon 50 years ago sported 38 runners. This year, 15,000 participants are expected for the marathon and half marathon walking and running events. Join us December 1st for Seattle's Original Hometown Marathon Year 50.
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displays approximate race location · Seattle WA 98104
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:30:29 | Max Randal | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:36:38 | Alexander Shida | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:37:11 | Trevor Uyemura | ||
| 4th Male | 2:37:23 | Jacob Alexander | ||
| Female | 2:59:30 | Devin McMahon | ||
| 2nd Female | 3:00:53 | Hannah Weaver | ||
| 3rd Female | 3:02:43 | Ashley McKinstry | ||
| 4th Female | 3:02:46 | Rosie Blair |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:38:00 | Cameron Johnson | ||
| M 50-59 | 3:05:48 | Nathan Bailey | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:04:12 | Christopher Houser | ||
| M 70+ | 4:21:25 | Jeffrey Ledbetter | ||
| F 40-49 | 3:17:07 | Charlotte Maines | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:30:18 | Jody Evans | ||
| F 60-69 | 4:13:14 | Kristin Burris | ||
| F 70+ | 5:15:14 | Patrice De Graff |
Sunday November 30th, 2025
Beirut, Lebanon
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 8K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Join our 20th anniversary edition of the Beirut International Marathon, one of the most anticipated sporting events in the region!
The event comprises many races, one of which is the marathon. The course is nothing short of exciting, with great entertainment and beautiful landscape depicting the history of Beirut, its artistic side and authentic side.
Our silver label road race is measured and accredited by the IAAF. We might not be the fastest marathon in the world. We are definitely not the oldest or the biggest, but we know one thing: In a country with 18 different religions, backgrounds and political affiliations, the marathon brings everyone together to the same start, same course, same finish line. Running Beirut means running for unity, for harmony, for togetherness. You will feel welcomed, loved and at utmost peace with yourself, and when crossing the finish line.
Have the experience of a lifetime! It's more than a race, it's a festival on the run!
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:10:34 | Gadissa Tafa Dekeba | ethi | |
| 2nd Male | 2:12:56 | Gojam Belayneh Ayaye | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 2:17:24 | John Rotich | ethi | |
| Female | 2:27:48 | Mulugojam Birhan Ambi | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 2:29:08 | Getie Dukale | ethi | |
| 3rd Female | 2:30:38 | Asmere Beyene Assefa | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday November 30th, 2025
Firenze, Italy
Distance: Marathon
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This is Firenze (Florence) Marathon! Along the way you will be surrounded by centuries of art, history and culture, a unique emotion that can only be experienced by those who run in Florence. Thousands of sports people and enthusiasts from all over the world come to participate in this classic race on the last Sunday in November.
The route takes you by all those landmarks of singular beauty that have made Florence famous worldwide: views over the enchanting hills and countryside, and passing right by the Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio (to mention only just a few of historical importance), before entering the majestic Piazza Santa Croce. This event has increased immeasurably recently: this extraordinary increase in participation also testifies to the constant attention given to the organization of the race. The Florence Marathon is now the second Italian marathon (after Rome), and among the 20 most important marathons in the world.
The race involves many narrow streets, but runners also pass by some amazing Italian scenery and architecture. This includes views of the surrounding hills and countryside and a route that passes the likes of the Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:12:50 | NAIBEI Samuel kiplimo | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 2:16:21 | BUKURU Jean marie | BDI | |
| 3rd Male | 2:16:21 | CHEMWENO Hillry biwott | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 2:17:07 | NYAKUNDI Dickson simba | KEN | |
| Female | 2:27:00 | MURKOMEN Dorine jerop | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 2:27:17 | CHELELE Lucy chepoghon | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 2:27:58 | CHEPKORIR Hellen | ken | |
| 4th Female | 2:37:24 | OMOSA Teresian kwamboka | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Our event supports the North County chapter of the San Diego Food Bank.