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Florida Turkey Trot

Part of your Thanksgiving tradition

2nd Annual

Florida Turkey Trot


Fit2Run and Nathan Benderson Park are coming together to provide a 5K Turkey Trot to help local families kick off their Thanksgiving! This race will be a part of your Thanksgiving tradition as you enjoy the festivities at this world-class venue. Race finishers cross the finish line after running the floating final mile over the lake and will be awarded a tasty sweet treat to commence their Thanksgiving feast. All race participants will receive a race shirt that can be picked up at packet pick-up or race day, and a beautiful finisher medal at the finishline. Top finishers to cross the finish line will also receive a special commemorative gift.

Proceeds from the race benefit The Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA), a not-for-profit 501c3 business created to manage Nathan Benderson Park, a community/public asset and world class, multi-use sports venue. SANCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our community and be an economic generator for our region.

Registration fees

5K Closed

Online registration closed

    1. Online registration closed

5K Walk Closed

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  • Untimed walk includes race shirt and medal!

    1. Online registration closed

Virtual 5K Closed

Can't make it to NBP on race day, but still want the Florida Turkey Trot to be a part of your Thanksgiving tradition? Run the Virtual 5K whenever and wherever you can and get the official race shirt and finisher's medal. Virtual participants are not eligible for Top Finisher prizes but do qualify for participation in the Holiday Challenge.

  1. $40.00
    Nov 23 - Nov 28

Kids' Turkey Dash (12 & Under) Closed

Online registration closed

  • Kids' Dash Distances (by age): 100 Meters (3-4 years old) 200 Meters (5-6 years old) 400 Meters (7-9 Years old) 800 Meters (10-12 Years Old)

    1. Online registration closed

5K - Youth (13 & Under) Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $20.00
      Nov 23 – Nov 27
    2. $25.00

      Race Day Registration Pricing

      Nov 28 – Nov 28

Holiday Race Challenge

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The Florida Turkey Trot is the final event of 3 races in the Holiday Race Challenge. Participate in all 3 races at Nathan Benderson Park and be awarded a special medal at the finish line of the final race. Register for all 3 races and get an exclusive long sleeve shirt celebrating the Holiday Challenge.

Learn more and sign up for the Challenge here!

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates

Proceeds from the race benefit The Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA), a not-for-profit 501c3 business created to manage Nathan Benderson Park, a community/public asset and world class, multi-use sports venue. SANCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our community and be an economic generator for our region.

Weather Cancellation Policy

We value runner safety. In the event of severe weather conditions, the director(s) reserve the right to cancel the race for the safety of its participants. Registrations cancelled due to inclement weather will not be refunded, but instead used to cover event costs, with the balance being treated as a charitable donation to the event beneficiary.

Conditions that may result in event cancellation include (but are not limited to): lightning, high winds, flooding, fires, and other acts of God.

Questions about the race?

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Have more questions about the race? Check out the FAQ!

https://www.fit2run.com/turkey-trot-faq

Event schedule

  • Sun, November 24, 2019 12:00 PM - Packet Pick Up Fit2Run Downtown Sarasota (12p-4p)
  • Mon, November 25, 2019 12:00 PM - Packet Pick Up Fit2Run Downtown Sarasota (12p-7p)
  • Tue, November 26, 2019 12:00 PM - Packet Pick Up Fit2Run UTC (12p-8p)
  • Wed, November 27, 2019 12:00 PM - Packet Pick Up Fit2Run UTC (12p-8p)
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 7:10 AM - Kids' Race Warmup
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 7:15 AM - Kids' Dashes
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 7:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk - Runner's Warmup presented by TITLE Boxing
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 7:45 AM - Registration CLOSES
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 8:00 AM - 5K Run Start
  • Thu, November 28, 2019 8:05 AM - 5K Walk Start

Contact information

Event contact
Fit2Run
Email
fit2time@fit2run.com
Phone
941-737-2316

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