Turkey Day 5K Tampa Bay
About this race
Tampa Bay Turkey Day 5K Thursday November 26, 2026 🦃🏃♀️☀️
Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, festive fun, and a scenic run along beautiful Tampa Bay! The Tampa Bay Turkey Day 5K welcomes runners, walkers, families, and turkey trot enthusiasts of all ages for a memorable holiday tradition filled with community spirit and waterfront views.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just earning that extra slice of pumpkin pie, this fun-filled event features a fast, festive course, holiday-themed photo ops, finisher medals, music, and plenty of Thanksgiving cheer. Costumes are encouraged — so grab your friends, family, and favorite turkey gear and kick off Thanksgiving Day the healthy and happy way!
Event Highlights:
Scenic 5K course along Upper Tampa Bay Trail
Family-friendly atmosphere
Finisher medals and race swag
Thanksgiving-themed costumes encouraged
Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels
Come make memories, burn calories before the feast, and celebrate Thanksgiving with the Tampa Bay community at the Tampa Bay Turkey Day 5K!
- Thanksgiving tradition to Remember!
- Chipped Timed 5K
- Turkey Finisher's Medal
- Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt
- Age Group Awards
- Free Photos
- 7:30am - 8:45am - Race Day Packet Pickup
- 9:00am - 5K Starts
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Running
5K
Out and back course on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Tampa.
About Tampa
Turkey Day 5K Tampa Bay takes place in Tampa, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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