Turkey Trot at Waterset
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Turkey Trot at Waterset
The Turkey Trot at Waterset takes place on Thursday, November 26th in Apollo Beach, Florida, with proceeds benefiting local public schools: Doby Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, East Bay High School, and the Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy.
The event includes a chip timed 5K on a flat course and a Kids' Fun Run with multiple short routes. A virtual 5K option is available; virtual participant race packets are not guaranteed to arrive prior to Thanksgiving morning. Registration is required and online sign-up is open through November 26th, with specific shirt sizes not guaranteed after November 4, 2026.
Participants receive a race bib, a dri-fit race t-shirt, and a finishers' medal. The Kids' Fun Run also includes a race bib, dri-fit t-shirt, and medal. The 5K route runs north and south on Waterset Boulevard, starting by The Lakeside. Kids' Fun Run routes follow the same layouts as the prior year and include 1 mile, 1/2 mile, and a mini route for very young children.
Strollers are welcome but asked to start at the back of the field so competitive participants can start first. Pets are not allowed for participant safety. A post-race awards and raffle celebration follows the Kids' Fun Run, with awards for Overall Male and Female, Male and Female Masters, Male and Female Grand Masters, and top three finishers in each age category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
