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The Best Turkey Trots in Tampa Bay this Thanksgiving

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Check out our Favorite Family-Friendly Turkey Trots in the Tampa Bay Area!

Looking for some Turkey Trots in Tampa to help battle the Thanksgiving food and sweet indulgences?

We’ve got a list of great family-friendly fun runs in Tampa this Thanksgiving that will help you (and your little ones) burn energy, enjoy the nice fall weather, and spend some quality time together out of the house!

Related: Awesome Things to Do in Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Break

So before you sit down to your awesome Thanksgiving dinner, why not pre-burn some of those calories with your fam – these fun runs won’t disappoint!

Pre-Thanksgiving Races in 2026

Trot Thru The Terrace 5k, 10k, & 1 Mile

  • Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 8 a.m.
  • Location: Terrace community Middle School
  • Cost: $25-45

The chip-timed 5K & 10K races take participants through our residential golf course community renowned for its oak tree canopies. The mostly flat, fast course(s) are favorites of local runners. The race starts/finishes at Riverhills Park near the boat ramp.

Registrants receive a race day t-shirt, a race swag bag, light nourishment at the finish line, and a finisher’s medal!

St Pete Run Fest
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St. Pete Run Fest

  • Dates: November 13-15, 2026
  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Cost: $17.23 to $307.20

St. Pete Run Fest is three days of festival fun, including running events like a kids’ run. With distances for kids, beginners, and seasoned runners, there’s plenty to entertain the entire family in the Sunshine City, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Turkey Trot Races on Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026

Tampa Turkey Trots YMCA Turkey Gobble
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10th Annual Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K and 1 Mile

  • Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7 am
  • Location: Downtown Tampa
  • Cost: $25+ per person

It’s the 12th annual Turkey Gobble! One of Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA’s signature events, the Thanksgiving morning race tradition for the whole family presented by AdventHealth, will be held on Thanksgiving morning at Benchmark International Arena.

Your choice of a 1-mile fun run or 5K run/walk. Race proceeds provide 100% of funding for the Tampa YMCA’s LIVESTRONG cancer survivor program and the Thrivers Club for youth who have undergone cancer treatment.

BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot

  • Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7 a.m.
  • Location: Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz, FL
  • Cost: $22.50-37.50 per person

Run. Walk. Wobble!  The BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot 5K is back for another race at Tampa Premium Outlets! The BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot 5k at Tampa Premium Outlets is presented by BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel and will again support the New Tampa Family YMCA.

Annual Gobbler 5k and 1-mile Kids Fun Run

  • Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
  • Location: New Port Richey, Florida
  • Cost: $35-40

First Christian Academy is hosting the 11th annual Gobbler 5k! Run, walk, or stroll with your family through beautiful Starkey Park in New Port Richey, Florida. While you’re getting a great workout, you can also feel good about helping local students. All event proceeds from the Gobbler Run go to support First Christian Academy.

Coffee Pot Turkey Trot 5K

  • Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7:45 a.m.
  • Location: St. Petersburg
  • Cost: $40 per person

The 2026 COFFEE POT TURKEY TROT 5K is a family–friendly, timed 5K looping around St. Petersburg’s Coffee Pot Bayou on Thanksgiving morning. The Turkey Trot is a beloved tradition for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts. The event is hosted by the North Shore Elementary PTA to benefit North Shore Elementary, a Title One School.

Waterset 5k Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run

  • Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 8 a.m.
  • Location: Apollo Beach, Florida
  • Cost: $20-30

Chip timed, flat course! 5K race participants will receive a tech race shirt and a finisher medal. A Kids Fun Run will take place at 9 am as well.

FishHawk Turkey Trot

  • Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 8 a.m.
  • Location: Lithia, Florida
  • Cost: $25-45

10K, 5K (timed and untimed), 1M Fun Run, and 250 yd. Mini-Run for kids.

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Clearwater Turkey Trot

  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 7 am
  • Clearwater, Florida
  • $25 to $30

It’s that time of the year when turkey lovers, runners, and friends gather for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. Proceeds from the Clearwater Turkey Trot (formerly Tampa Bay Turkey Trot) help support many local charities including the West Florida Y Runners Club Scholarship Programs. All collected foods will be given to the Food Pantry Program at Religious Community Services, Inc

Wiregrass Turkey Trot

  • Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 7:15 am
  • Wiregrass Mall in Wesley Chapel
  • Starting at $25. Kids Turkey Dash: $20

The Wiregrass Turkey Trot has raised over $415,000 for local charities over the last 12 years, and it’s a great family event in the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel areas. We aim to bring the community another great event this year! All proceeds from the Wiregrass Wobble Turkey Trot events go to local charities.