Doug Opel's Run for the Kids

Get Ready to Run, Gobble, and Give Back!

Join us Thanksgiving morning for the 50th Annual Y Doug Opel’s Run for the Kids — a festive tradition that brings families, friends, and flocks of all kinds together for a morning of movement, memories, and meaningful giving.

Round up your crew and hit the starting line! Whether you're a family of five or a group of coworkers in matching turkey hats, we've got two special awards waiting for you:

Family Flock Award – Gather your relatives and race as a unit! The more family members you sign up, the better your chances of snagging this coveted honor.

Gobbler Gallop Award – Not racing with family? No problem! Rally your run club, work squad, or trivia team—any group with a fun connection—for a shot at this spirited award.

Why We Run: Every registration helps sponsor a local at-risk child at the Sheboygan County YMCA. Lace up for a cause and make a difference in a kid's life.

Race Details:

Chip-timed for 1 hour and 15 minutes after the start

Choose your race swag! Options include:

Race Entry Only

Entry + Long-Sleeve Dri-Fit Shirt

Entry + Long-Sleeve Cotton Shirt

Entry + Cozy Crew Neck Sweatshirt Sizes & styles guaranteed through November 12th—so don’t wait!

Show Us Your Flock! Snap those Turkey Trot pics and tag us on social using: #SheboyganYMCA #YDougOpelsRunforKids #ThanksgivingDay2026

Packet Pick-Up: Sheboygan YMCA 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Wednesday, Nov 25: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, Nov 26 (Race Day): 7:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Let’s start Thanksgiving Day on the right foot—see you at the start line!