Psych Ed Connections Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run @ Nocatee Station Field 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ponte Vedra, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Nov 25, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving Kids Fun Run sponsored by Holly's Hope! | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $20$25 after Nov 25, 2026 | – |
| 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving 10K Turkey Trot @ Nocatee Station Field! | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $55$60 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot @ Nocatee Station Field! | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $50$55 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $25 on Nov 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving Kids Fun Run sponsored by Holly's Hope!: $20 until Nov 24, then $25 until Nov 26.
- 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving 10K Turkey Trot @ Nocatee Station Field!: $55 until Sep 29, then $60 until Oct 30, then $65 until Nov 24, then $75 until Nov 26.
- 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot @ Nocatee Station Field!: $50 until Sep 29, then $55 until Oct 30, then $60 until Nov 24, then $70 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Florida runs 1:05:09, about 10:29 a mile, based on 139 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:29 and men in 58:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 11th Annual PEC Thanksgiving Kids Fun Run sponsored by Holly's Hope! starts at 7:30 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
245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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)10th Anniversary ~ PEC Nocatee Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot!
10th Anniversary ~ PEC Nocatee Thanksgiving 10K Turkey Trot!
Aggregated from official results for Psych Ed Connections Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run @ Nocatee Station Field. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Psych Ed Connections Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run @ Nocatee Station Field?
At the 2025 10th Anniversary ~ PEC Nocatee Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot!, the fastest tenth finished in 24:02 or better, the top quarter in 28:03, and half the field in 32:49; the last tenth came in after 53:13.
At the 2025 10th Anniversary ~ PEC Nocatee Thanksgiving 10K Turkey Trot!, the fastest tenth finished in 46:05 or better, the top quarter in 50:11, and half the field in 58:00; the last tenth came in after 1:07:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:17 | 17:40 |
| 20-29 | 28:01 | 26:46 |
| 30-39 | 25:00 | 20:15 |
| 40-49 | 24:42 | 24:13 |
| 50-59 | 29:15 | 29:21 |
| 60-69 | 30:18 | 29:33 |
| 70+ | 53:01 | 37:19 |
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 34 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Psych Ed Connections Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run @ Nocatee Station Field 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 348 to 407 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:44 to 32:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 407 (same) | 32:49 | under 24:02 | 15:59 |
| 2024 | 409 (+18%) | 32:25 | under 23:32 | 15:43 |
| 2023 | 346 (+7%) | 32:43 | under 23:40 | 16:38 |
| 2022 | 323 (-7%) | 34:30 | under 23:37 | 15:26 |
| 2021 | 348 | 32:44 | under 23:58 | 18:06 |
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 28:03, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 50:11, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, 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 54°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 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 Psych Ed Connections Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run @ Nocatee Station Field?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Nov 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $55, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 407 runners finished the 10th Anniversary ~ PEC Nocatee Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot!; the median finish was 32:49 and the winner ran 15:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:03, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
It's our 11th Annual Event - back and better than ever!!
Be part of the 2026 11th Annual Psych Ed Connections 5K/10K Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run in the Nocatee community, Ponte Vedra, FL!
The 2026 event starts at the Splash/Spray park, takes you through picturesque Nocatee neighborhoods and finishes down the wooded Greenway trail!
Back again is our KIDS FUN RUN and our 10K option!!
Every child who joins the Fun Run will cross the finish line with a shiny finisher’s medal and goodies supplied by our benefactor, Holly's Hope!
See the Kids Fun Run Route: HERE
Proceeds from all three events will benefit local St. Johns charity, Holly's Hope.