Cooler weather is doing its best to arrive and that means the holidays are going to be here before we know it. This holiday season also means more family time and some great Thanksgiving food. Before you begin a great day of eating too much turkey (and napping), why not burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories by signing up for a Thanksgiving turkey trot or fun run?
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Orlando Turkey Trot Runs
We’ll start with turkey trots in Orlando that take place before the big day, then look at the races on Turkey Day itself.
Prior to Thanksgiving Day
Quack Attack on Poverty 5K
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Harbor Park at Baldwin Park
- 4990 New Broad Street, Orlando, FL 32814
- $35
Quack Attack on Poverty 5K is a super fun fundraiser designed to support individuals and families in need. Participants are encouraged to walk, run or waddle through this course while raising awareness and funds to fight poverty in the community.
Proceeds support Hopeful Harvest, which provides Thanksgiving meals to families who might otherwise go without. This initiative ensures that families can enjoy a festive and nourishing holiday meal, fostering community support and togetherness.
Here’s the best part: Participants are encouraged to wear inflatable duck-shaped pool float around your waist!
The Oak Turkey Trot
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 7:00 am
- Northwest Recreation Complex
- 3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy, Apopka, FL 32712
- $25-35
As a Thanksgiving classic, The Oak is bringing back its fourth annual Turkey Trot. This event offers a shorter option, 1.25-mile Fun Run, as well as the traditional 5K distance. Parking is located through Gate 1-3 at the Northwest Recreation Complex off of Jason Dwelley Parkway.
Hunters Creek Turkey Trot
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 8:30am
- Osprey Park
- 100 Town Center Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837
- $35-40
Kick off the Thanksgiving season with the 21st annual Hunter’s Creek Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. This themed event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels to enjoy a scenic course that starts and finishes at Osprey Park, with the course going along the paved trail beside the beautiful Shingle Creek Conservation Area.
Dream Finders Homes The Great Turkey Trot 5K
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 8:00am
- Southern Hill Farms
- 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
- $15 (kids) to $35-40 (adults0
All 5K participants will receive a chip timed race, race shirt and finisher medal. But that’s not all… all participants will get to enjoy a world-famous Apple Cider Donut from Southern Hill Farms. Yum! And that’s not all, other onsite freebies include FREE Coffee from Foxtail Coffee in Winter Garden/Clermont and FREE Ice Cream from Kelly’s in Winter Garden
Round out the day by enjoying post-race music and fun.
On Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving Weekend 2026
Here are a few ideas to help you plan:
Avalon Park Foundation’s Turkey Trot
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Avalon Park Town Park
- 3651 Avalon Park E. Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828
- $10-30
This community event offers a nice early bird registration discount so book now. Whether you walk, jog or race, your participation supports community events, volunteer projects and scholarships for people who live in the Avalon area.
AdventHealth Groveland Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 7:15 am
- Cherry Lake Park
- 131 Wilson Lake Parkway, Groveland, FL US 34736
- $45-60
Run or walk, either a 5K or 10K, on a course designed to showcase some of Groveland’s most beautiful hills on the Wilson Lake Parkway trail. There is an off road, hard packed portion of the 10K. All participants will receive a chip-timed bib, a race shirt, a finisher’s medal and a post race snack and beverage.
Event coordinators will conduct a collection of non-perishables during packet pickup and race day, with goods to be delivered the FAITH Neighborhood Center, a local non-profit helping feed families during the holidays. Donations made will also benefit The Neighborhood Center of South Lake.
Annual Turkey Day 5K
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Fort Mellon Park
- 600 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL US 32771
- $25 – 30
The 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K in Sanford, Florida is back! Get your day started with family on the beautiful shores of Lake Monroe setting a new record, strolling with kids or taking a leisurely walk with loved ones. This Turket Trot offers free Starbucks Coffee, hot chocolate and donuts from Sanford’s own Donuts To Go.
Participants are encouraged to come dressed in unique Thanksgiving Day costumes. A costume contest will be judged before the race, around 7:35 am, with the loudest applause going to the overall winner. The winner of the costume contest will received a $100 Visa gift card.
This event will benefit the The Sharing Center, a comprehensive social services hub in Seminole County for individuals and families facing hardships, hunger and homelessness. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food to help stock their food pantry and feed those in need.
Oviedo Turkey Trot
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Oviedo Mall
- 700 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765
- Free (kids run) to $25-35
This 8th annual race starts at 8:00 am sharp, giving you the perfect opportunity to burn some calories before indulging in the big feast later in the day. FYI: Fido can come too because this event allows leashed dogs.
Golden Triangle YMCA Turkey Trot 5K
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Golden Triangle YMCA
- 1465 David Walker Dr, Tavares, FL 32778
- $35
On Turkey Day, why not support the Y? Whether you’re a casual jogger or a lifelong runner, you’re invited to attend the 12th annual event and help support the mission of the YMCA. All proceeds directly benefit the Golden Triangle YMCA and their critical community programs and services, such as food distribution events, financial literacy classes and Y scholarships to local children, families and seniors.
Strollers are welcome and are leashed dogs.
Track Shack Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 8:00 am
- Lake Eola Park
- 227 N. Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801
- Free kids run + $35-50
A Thanksgiving tradition now in its 37th year, join fellow turkey trotters at beautiful Lake Eola. Expect to see many participants dressed in full costumes or Thanksgiving themed hats! This Track Shack event includes a Best Costume Contest and Best Turkey Call!
The event includes a “Race to End Senior Hunger” theme with proceeds to benefit Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in our community.
Ritz-Carlton Gobbler 5K & Master Class Yoga
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 7:30 am
- The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
- 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL US 32837
- $75
This event offers a 2-4-1 wellness opportunity. The scenic 5K course waves along the back nine of the property’s championship golf course, inspired by legendary designer Greg Norman, and overlooks the serene beauty of Grande Lakes Resort.
After crossing the finish line, replenish and restore with refreshing mimosas or champagne, an assortment of nutritious snacks and a dedicated stretching and recovery session led by expert therapists featuring Theragun technology and so much more.
You will also receive an event T-shirt and medal, wellness-inspired goodie bag and entry into a raffle for spa experiences, including massages, facials, manicures/pedicures and gifts from wellness partners.
Turkey Trots Beyond Orlando…
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First Responders Gobble Gallop 5K
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 8:00 am
- The Center at Deltona
- 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
- $35
Proceeds from this race benefit the Deltona Firefighters Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to the citizens of the community and those around us. The course takes runners/walkers on a loop course from The Center at Deltona to Catalina down Wolf Pack Run and back to finish to receive finisher medals and post race drinks and snacks.
Gobbler 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, 8:30 am
- Green Springs Park
- 994 Enterprise Osteen Rd, Deltona, FL US 32725
- $30–65
Pick your distance on this out and back course in Green Springs Park in Deltona. All finishers will receive a finishers medal.
This race also has a costume contest, but you can be as creative as you want; meaning, your costume doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving themed.
Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Bailiwick Mall
- 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL US 32931
- $20-32
This road race goes through the residential area Cocoa Isles. Participate as an individual or as a Turkey Team (2-6 people).
Bring a non-perishable food item or toiletry to packet pickup or race day to help those in need in the community. Donations will be delivered to the food pantry at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on Minutemen Causeway.
Daytona Beach Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
- Thursday, November 27, 9:30 am
- LandShark Bar & Grill
- 471 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
- $30
At this 7th annual event, lace up your sneakers and be ready to hit the scenic course as the sun shines over beautiful Daytona Beach. Every participant will proudly receive a finisher medal, and for those aiming for the top spots, custom age group awards await the winners.
New Smyrna Beach Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Flagler Ave Boardwalk – Beach
- 101 Buenos Aires St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- $25
This is a beach run/walk in the sand of New Smyrna Beach. So fun! The race will start in front of the Flagler Ave Boardwalk and continue on the sandy shoreline.
This event offer free downloads of race photos. Plus, participants receive “Flagler Tavern Bucks” to use during the After Race Celebration at Flagler Tavern.
Space Coast Turkey Trot 5K
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 7:30am
- Front Street Civic Center
- 2205 Front Street, Melbourne, FL 32901
- $30
Head out to the Space Coast for this Thanksgiving Day event! Aside from finisher medals, the first 300 finishers will receive whole pumpkin pies. Yes please!
The beneficiaries of this race are Fantastic 4H Farm and West Shore Junior/Senior High PTA.
Wild Turkey 3K
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 7:30am
- Brevard Zoo
- 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
- $38-40
Note that this Turkey Trot is a 3K distance rather than a traditional 5K. Race participants will enjoy a unique course through Brevard Zoo, passing animal habitats and native Florida plants along the way. Wild, right?
