Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble
2025 Thanksgiving Day Race
11th Annual Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 1 Mile & 5K Run
We invite you to partner with Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA for the annual Thanksgiving race and fundraising event on Thursday, November 27, 2025!
What is the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble Thanksgiving race?
The Turkey Gobble race takes place each year in Downtown Tampa. YMCA members, friends and neighbors sign up for a 1 mile run/walk & 5K. Participants and volunteers enjoy dressing like turkeys, the camaraderie, a chilly morning while toting strollers and dogs at the family-friendly Thanksgiving event! Special thank you to Advent Health, our title sponsor and Delta Airlines, our 1 mile presenting sponsor for helping us improve the lives of cancer survivors.
Turkey Gobble Race Supports Tampa Y Healthy Living Programs
The Y is proud to say 100 percent of the proceeds raised from Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble will support our healthy living programs, including fully funding our Thrivers Club pediatric cancer survivor wellness program. The free 12-week program offers children affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person while providing the whole family a Y membership to stay active, have fun, and spend time together beyond treatment.
Your involvement in the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble plays a vital role in supporting our healthy living programs. Looking to do more? Here are a few meaningful ways to increase your impact:
- Provide in-kind support by donating supplies, offering advertising or promotional services, or assisting with event needs.
- Join the fun—sign up to run or walk as an individual, with your family, or as part of a team.
- Partner with us as a financial sponsor and showcase your commitment to community health and youth development. A variety of sponsorship levels are available with options listed below
- Volunteer – there are many opportunities, including helping out before, on race day and after the event. Sign up to volunteer for the Turkey Gobble.
How to Register: Tampa YMCA Thanksgiving Race Sign-Up
Donation cost per race:
- Dependant on Registration Date | 5K
- $25 - 1 | Mile Walk/Run
- $30 | Virtual 5K
Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble Sponsorship Opportunities
- Sponsor logo incorporated into event artwork and featured on all print materials including print advertising, fliers, participant shirts, race signage and finisher medals
- Banner displayed in all Tampa Metro Area centers (11) throughout Hillsborough and East Pasco Counties
- Opportunity to have a company representative present awards on-stage with a Tampa Y representative
- In all Turkey Gobble e-mail blasts, sent to more than 25,000 Tampa Y members, starting in July
- Sponsor banner displayed in 10+ Tampa YMCAs for 12 months
- Partner table opportunity at 4 of our largest centers
- Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble registration page
- Mention in (5) e-mail blasts sent to more than 25,000 Tampa Y members
- 15 complimentary race entries
- Company logo on event collateral to include: posters in all Tampa Metro Area YMCA locations, fliers, runner bibs and finisher medals
- Banner displayed in the Downtown YMCA
- Mention in event press release
- Mention on the Tampa Y Association Facebook page (approx. 8,000 followers)
- Follow-up video shown on the Tampa Y YouTube channel to 2,000 viewers
- Banner displayed at the start/finish line (estimated exposure 5,000+)
- Vendor table pre- and post-event
- 10 complimentary race entries
- Signage at mile markers along the race route
- 5 complimentary race entries
- Company logo on event shirts
- 2 complimentary race entries
If you are looking to make a contribution of any size towards life-changing YMCA Health & Wellness Programs, click here to donate.
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