YMCA Thanksgiving Leftovers Fun Run 2026

The YMCA Thanksgiving Leftovers Fun Run is a Thanksgiving morning event in Beckley, West Virginia, held at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex on YMCA Drive. The YMCA hosts its long-running Thanksgiving Day Run, now in its 49th year, offering three options: a 5-mile run, a 5-mile walk, or a 1-mile fun run. Races begin shortly after 8 a.m., serving as a pre-turkey workout before the holiday activities commence. The process is simple and family-oriented: participants collect a bib, registered runners receive a commemorative shirt, and finisher medals are distributed while available. Online registration concludes before race day, though same-morning signup is available for those registering late, without guaranteed swag. Attendees are advised to arrive early for photos with the Y Turkey and some pre-race gathering at the complex.