Thanksgiving Day 5k Estero, Florida

NOV
26
2026
Kick off your Thanksgiving with the Thanksgiving Day 5k at Hertz Arena in Estero. This chip-timed race offers a tech shirt, a finisher medal or bag, and a festive post-race atmosphere. Packet pickup is available in Fort Myers and Naples before the holiday.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Thanksgiving Day 5k is a running and walking event held on Thanksgiving morning at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. The race is chip-timed.

Schedule and Location

The event starts at 7:00 AM. The National Anthem and pre-race instructions begin at 6:50 AM. Packet pickup is available at specific times and locations before the race day, with emergency pickup only available on race morning from 5:50 AM to 6:40 AM at Hertz Arena.

Participant Inclusions

Registration includes a dry-fit tech shirt and a finisher medal or finisher bag. Shirt availability is first-come, first-served. There is a post-race atmosphere with music, drinks, and snacks. The event features free live runner tracking via the Elite Events Tracker App.

Course and Records

The event is a 5k run. Course records are categorized by age and gender.

Logistics

Hertz Arena is located at 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL 33928. Ample parking is available at the venue. Early packet pickup locations include Poke Fusion in Fort Myers and Restore Hyper Wellness in Naples. The organization states it donates to local school groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km