Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Punta Gorda, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 26, 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 $45 on Oct 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 25, then $45 until Nov 25, then $50 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Punta Gorda runs 37:22, about 12:02 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:20 and men in 33:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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 results (4 years)5K Run
5K Fun Walk
Aggregated from official results for Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:23 or better, the top quarter in 26:54, and half the field in 32:36; the last tenth came in after 49:53.
At the 2025 5K Fun Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 33:58 or better, the top quarter in 44:12, and half the field in 53:27; the last tenth came in after 1:06:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:09 | 18:18 |
| 20-29 | 23:44 | 18:21 |
| 30-39 | 23:24 | 20:51 |
| 40-49 | 23:15 | 23:27 |
| 50-59 | 26:04 | 22:21 |
| 60-69 | 26:06 | 23:12 |
| 70+ | 40:18 | 29:51 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 37 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 505 to 628 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:30 to 32:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 628 (+26%) | 32:36 | under 23:23 | 15:55 |
| 2023 | 500 (+5%) | 32:21 | under 24:02 | 17:14 |
| 2022 | 476 (-6%) | 32:45 | under 23:11 | 17:17 |
| 2021 | 505 | 31:30 | under 22:36 | 14:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:54, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 10 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 26 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 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
- 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above 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, 628 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 32:36 and the winner ran 15:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:54, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
From the organizers
Join Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity for our 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. This family-friendly 5K event is located on the scenic campus of FSW College, Punta Gorda Campus. This event has been a beloved tradition for friends, family and fitness enthusiasts for over 28 years - and the only race where you can chase a Bicycle Riding Turkey! Join us as we wobble before we gobble!
Proceeds and donations for this event go to help bring affordable housing solutions and the dream of homeownership to families in Charlotte County. We couldn't do it without you!!
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