Florida Turkey Trot
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Florida Turkey Trot Presented by Veteran Air
The Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota is a community running event held at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235. The event includes a chip timed 5K and a kids dash for participants 12 and under, presented by Veteran Air.
Distances
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Kids' Dash, ages 12 and under (age groups: 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12)
The 5K registration fee is $40.00; registration opens 2026-07-29 and closes 2026-09-15. The Kids' Dash registration fee is $20.00; registration opens 2026-07-29 and closes 2026-11-18. All 5K participants receive a chip timed bib, a finisher's medal, and a commemorative shirt made from recycled poly-rayon, while Kids' Dash participants receive a finisher's medal, commemorative shirt, and bib. Shirt sizes are allocated first come, first serve; after a size sells out registrants may choose another size or opt out of a shirt without a fee reduction.
Post-race provisions include complimentary food and beverages such as pastries, fruit, and drinks, plus a special sweet treat to take home. The fastest 100 male and fastest 100 female 5K finishers, by chip time, receive a Thanksgiving themed award. Any child age 4 or younger must remain in a stroller if accompanying a parent or guardian during the 5K. Kids registered for the 5K may also participate in the Kids' Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
