Thanksgiving Day 5k Estero, Florida
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Thanksgiving Day 5K - Estero, Florida
The Thanksgiving Day 5K is a professionally chip-timed 5K run and walk held at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, on November 26, 2026. The event is listed as the 12th annual running of this Thanksgiving morning race and follows a flat, fast route around Hertz Arena and surrounding roads. An interactive course map and a video flyover are available for preview, and course records are maintained by gender and age group.
Entry includes a colorful shirt with a choice of a tech tee or cotton tank, the option of a finisher medal or a finisher bag, onsite medal engraving, post-race food, and awards for top age-group finishers. Shirt sizes and styles are distributed first come, first served at packet pickup; availability of finisher items may vary by finish order.
Packet pickup is available early: Fort Myers on November 24 and Naples on November 25 during specified afternoon hours. There is no regular race day packet pickup; an emergency race day pickup window is provided at the arena. Ample parking and restrooms are available at the start and finish area. Race-week information is released in an athlete guide that covers parking, packet pickup, course details, and event rules.
Race-day media and timing features include live tracking, real-time splits and results, free finisher photos, finisher video, and professional announcers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
