Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K! 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Arcadia, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 9, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K! | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 8, then $35 until Nov 20, then $40 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K! starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1100 West Hickory St., Arcadia, FL 34266
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Beach Bum Timing) for Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K!?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:00 or better, the top quarter in 26:46, and half the field in 32:49; the last tenth came in after 58:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:37 | 24:00 |
| 20-29 | 36:27 | 27:12 |
| 30-39 | 29:52 | 25:37 |
| 40-49 | 26:36 | 23:36 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 25:10 |
| 60-69 | 33:41 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:46, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1100 West Hickory St., Arcadia, FL 34266Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K!?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 117 runners finished the Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K!; the median finish was 32:49 and the winner ran 19:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:46, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1100 West Hickory St., Arcadia, FL 34266.
From the organizers
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Lace Up for a Cause at the 13th Annual Turkey Trot! 🦃
Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at beautiful Morgan Park in the heart of Arcadia for this special Pre-Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk along the scenic Peace River!
Kick off the holiday week with family, friends, and fellow runners while enjoying a beautiful course featuring both paved and natural trails. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying a morning walk, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season of gratitude.
🏅 Awards:
• Overall Male & Female
• Masters & Grandmasters Male/Female