Turkey Trots in Florida

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in Florida in 2026?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 63 of the 116 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself. 42 run in the weeks before and 11 run over the holiday weekend.

How much does a turkey trot cost in Florida?

Most charge between $25 and $30 for their current entry tier, with a typical fee of $30 before processing fees. 15 are free to enter. Many raise prices as Thanksgiving gets closer.

What distances do turkey trots offer?

Of the 116 races, 109 include a 5K, 47 a 10K, 9 a one-mile run, 33 a kids race, and 31 a half marathon. Walkers are welcome at most of them.

What is the biggest turkey trot in Florida?

Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile in Tampa, with 4,034 finishers across its events in 2025.

What is the weather like for turkey trots in Florida?

Based on five years of weather at these races, Thanksgiving week typically runs from about 59°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 13 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.

Do turkey trots sell out?

Some do. At 6 races here, last year's field reached at least 85 percent of this year's participant cap, including Turkey Trot Oviedo, Daytona Beach Turkey Trot 5k, First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra. Register early for those.