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The Florida Turkey Trot Presented by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is a 3.1 mile run/walk for all ages and abilities! Your registration includes a professionally managed race course, recycled poly-rayon race shirt, and a beautiful finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. After you cross the Finish Line, celebrate with delicious pastries and fruit while sipping on bubbly mimosas. All participants will also be given a special sweet treat to take home and enjoy! The fastest 100 Male & 100 Female finishers, based on their chip time, will receive a special Thanksgiving themed award.
**THIS EVENT IS IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA.**
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk (Timed)
Price changes in 1 month 19 days-
All participants will receive a chip timed race bib, finisher's medal, and commemorative shirt. All are also invited to enjoy the post race party with complimentary food and beverages! Runner's must be 5 years of age or older. Any child 4 or under must remain in a stroller if they are going to be with their parents/guardian during the 5K. *Please note, shirt sizes are first come first serve. After a shirt size is sold out, you will be able to choose from the remaining shirt sizes, or choose the no shirt option. A discount will not be given if you choose the no shirt option.*
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Register for 5K Run/Walk (Timed)$44.53
($40 + Required Fees)
Now registering Aug 1 – Sep 28 -
$49.88
($45 + Required Fees)
Sep 29 – Nov 19 -
$55.23
($50 + Required Fees)
Nov 20 – Nov 27
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Kids Dash (12 & Under)
Price changes in 3 months 17 days-
Kids Dash bracketed by age group! Kids will participate in age appropriate sprints and will receive a finisher's medal, commemorative shirt and bib. Kids will be grouped 3y-4y, 5y-6y, 7y-9y, 10-12y. Kids registering for the 5K are welcome to participate in the Kids Dash as well. *Please note, shirt sizes are first come first serve. After a shirt size is sold out, you will be able to choose from the remaining shirt sizes, or choose the no shirt option. A discount will not be given if you choose the no shirt option.*
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Register for Kids Dash (12 & Under)$23.14
($20 + Required Fees)
Now registering Aug 1 – Nov 26 -
$28.49
($25 + Required Fees)
Nov 27 – Nov 27
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Virtual 5K (Untimed)
Price changes in 1 month 19 days-
Join us for the Florida Turkey Trot Presented by Publix 5K Virtually! Sign up and receive a digital bib in your email by race day! After completing your Virtual 5K, upload your time by Sunday, December 7th to receive your shirt and finisher's medal in the mail within 5-10 business days of the 7th. Virtual participants are not eligible for age group awards. *Please note, shirt sizes are first come first serve. After a shirt size is sold out, you will be able to choose from the remaining shirt sizes, or choose the no shirt option. A discount will not be given if you choose the no shirt option.*
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Register for Virtual 5K (Untimed)$44.53
($40 + Required Fees)
Now registering Aug 1 – Sep 28 -
$49.88
($45 + Required Fees)
Sep 29 – Nov 19 -
$55.23
($50 + Required Fees)
Nov 20 – Nov 27
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Inspired by Bill’s legacy, the Big Bill Foundation was created with a mission to provide secondary education scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to students who have survived or are currently battling childhood cancer. Whether it’s college, vocational training, or specialized courses, the Big Bill Foundation strives to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder the aspirations of these incredible young warriors. To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy is a not-for-profit 501c3 business created to manage Nathan Benderson Park (NBP), a community/public asset and world-class, multi-use sports venue. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our community and be an economic generator for our region. The Conservancy’s primary purpose is to develop and promote NBP as a world class event center, team training site and Sarasota County park, while providing outreach programs through recreation, safety training, education and volunteering as a service to our community. To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR BIB AND RACE SHIRT ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
We allow you to pick up for others - you just need their first name, last name, and birth date.
Monday, November 24th, 2025
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Fit2Run The Runner's Superstore - UTC
140 University Town Center Dr
Space 110
Sarasota, FL 34243
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Fit2Run The Runner's Superstore - UTC
140 University Town Center Dr
Space 110
Sarasota, FL 34243
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Fit2Run The Runner's Superstore - UTC
140 University Town Center Dr
Space 110
Sarasota, FL 34243
Top 100 Awards
The Top 100 Overall Male and Top 100 Overall Female Fastest Finishers, based on Chip Time, will receive a special Thanksgiving themed award. After you finish, please wait until it is announced that final results are verified for the Top 100, then come to the Registration Tent to receive your award!
All participants will receive a beautiful finisher medal!
All awards must be picked-up on race day! If award is not picked up on race day, you may email fit2time@fit2run.com to schedule the pick up at Fit2Run UTC, Nathan Benderson Park, Fit2Run Headquarters, or to receive it via mail. Please confirm that your award is at the location of your choice with Fit2Time Race Management before you pick it up or your award will not be released to you.
Enter Regatta Island on the south bridge (away from the Benderson Family Finish Tower). Follow parking attendants and park in the main grass fields. There is additional parking in the Homewood Suites lot north of the playground and UTC Mall which are both in walking distance.
Where do we start?
The race and kids dash begin at the Finisher's tower at Nathan Benderson Park.
Can Someone Else Pick-Up My Race Packet?
Yes! Please provide the individual picking up your race packet with your information, but most importantly, your permission to do so. Once a race packet has been picked up for an individual, we cannot issue you a new race number.
Are Dogs/Strollers Allowed?
Yes! If you have a dog or a stroller, please start in the back of the start corral. Children in strollers do not need to be registered, but must remain in their stroller for the entirety of the race.
My Shirt Doesn't Fit, May I Exchange It?
We give everyone the shirt size they registered for - No Exceptions. If you would prefer a different size, please bring your shirt to the orange Big Bill Foundation tent and after everyone else has picked it up, you may exchange it for any other available size.
My Child is Signed Up For The 5K, Can They Run the Kids Dash?
Yes! But if they are only signed up for the Kids Dash, you would need to purchase a registration for them to do the 5K.
When Will Any Shoe Winners Be Announced?
Any shoe winners will be announced during the post-party ceremony.
What Do I Do If I Misplace My Race Bib?
Please go directly to the Information Tent/Registration Tent and we will gladly cancel your misplaced bib number and issue you a new one.
What time should I get there?
We recommend arriving early, starting at 6:30 AM, to get the closest parking possible (parking is free). Parking is first come first serve.
I misplaced my/found someone's keys/wallet/phone/something else. Where should I go?
Please come to the DJ tent to ask for your item.
Participant safety is our number one priority, so please make sure to listen to all announcements made by the DJ and race staff. Please keep headphones at low volume for your safety and that of those around you. If you have a medical emergency, please notify a Fit2Time team member or Volunteer immediately.
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.
Pre-race cancellations for extenuating circumstances will be dealt with on a case by case basis. All cancellations are subject to a $5 service fee per transaction, as well as the original processing fee paid. All requests for cancellations and refunds must be received at least 14 days prior to race day to be considered. Thank you for understanding.
If you are worried about cancellations, please consider purchasing the Race Roster race insurance at checkout.
Event schedule
- Mon, November 24, 2025 11:00 AM - Packet Pick-Up #1 (Fit2Run UTC from 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- Tue, November 25, 2025 10:30 AM - Packet Pick-Up #2 (Fit2Run UTC from 10:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
- Wed, November 26, 2025 10:30 AM - FINAL Packet Pick-Up #3 (Fit2Run UTC from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Thu, November 27, 2025 7:15 AM - Dr. Mac's Turkey Kids Dash
- Thu, November 27, 2025 8:00 AM - Florida Turkey Trot 5K Start
- Thu, November 27, 2025 8:15 AM - Post Race Party
Contact information
- Event contact
- Fit2Time Race Management
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Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsor
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Lead Bike Sponsor
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Sweet Treat Sponsors
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Friend of the Race
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