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First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 388 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 404.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile fun run | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $30 | 55 |
| Free 1 Mile Event - Kids 10 and Under - First 50 to register only are free | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | Free | 50 |
| Free 5k - Kids 10 and under - First 50 to register only are free | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | Free | 50 |
| Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $40 | 404 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 mile fun run: $30 until Nov 26.
- Free 1 Mile Event - Kids 10 and Under - First 50 to register only are free and Free 5k - Kids 10 and under - First 50 to register only are free: Free until Nov 25.
- Turkey Trot 5K: $40 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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 6:59 AM, and the 1 mile fun run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Turkey Trot 5K
388
finishers
32:18
median (10:25 /mi)
14:57
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
1 mile fun run
82
finishers
16:15
median (16:15 /mi)
7:40
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra?
At the 2025 Turkey Trot 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 21:49 or better, the top quarter in 25:41, and half the field in 32:18; the last tenth came in after 52:57.
At the 2025 1 mile fun run, the fastest tenth finished in 11:19 or better, the top quarter in 13:11, and half the field in 16:15; the last tenth came in after 22:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:46 | 18:19 |
| 20-29 | 23:54 | 16:18 |
| 30-39 | 24:01 | 18:32 |
| 40-49 | 24:05 | 19:40 |
| 50-59 | 24:49 | 20:59 |
| 60-69 | 27:43 | 31:09 |
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 51 percent since 2021.
311
2021
363
2022
394
2023
420
2024
470
2025
All events combined, from official results.
First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 234 to 388 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:06 to 32:18.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 388 (+9%) | 32:18 | under 21:49 | 14:57 |
| 2024 | 356 (+14%) | 34:08 | under 25:04 | 16:57 |
| 2023 | 313 (+11%) | 30:48 | under 22:23 | 16:28 |
| 2022 | 283 (+21%) | 33:35 | under 23:26 | 15:47 |
| 2021 | 234 | 31:06 | under 22:54 | 17:16 |
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 25:41, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 14 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 57°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 79°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Our Finisher Medals
Race details
- Where
- Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- 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 First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 388 runners finished the Turkey Trot 5K; the median finish was 32:18 and the winner ran 14:57.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 388 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 404, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:41, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Before Thanksgiving dinner, join us for the First Coast Turkey Trot 5k race and 1 mile fun run held on Thanksgiving morning Thursday, November 26th @ 8:30 a.m.
Please note there will be no same day registrations for this event, you must pre-register online.
This race starts and finishes at Micklers Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach. All finishers will get a finisher medal and paid participants get a Race Shirt
Note the Kids Free 5k and 1 mile fun run are only for the first 50 to sign up. After that is sold out everyone must register the main Turkey Trot and 1 mile run option