Turkey Trot Miami
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Turkey Trot Miami - Race overview
The Life Time Turkey Trot Miami takes place on November 26, 2026, at Tropical Park in Miami and features multiple race options and a holiday-themed Finish Festival. The event includes timed races, a Kids Trot, and post-race activities and amenities.
The race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Kids Trot (ages 2-9)
Registrants receive a finisher medal for all distances, a race t-shirt, post-race food and refreshments, and access to the Finish Festival. Post-race entertainment and activities include oversized Jenga and Connect 4, cornhole, a football challenge, a beer garden (21+), sponsor samples and giveaways, a kids zone with a bounce house and face painting, and a photo opportunity with a 20-foot Perky Turkey. Awards and a prize purse are offered for top finishers. Amenities are subject to change.
Race logistics include staggered wave starts with corrals assigned by estimated pace: Corral A (8:25 per mile and under), Corral B (8:26 to 10:30 per mile), Corral C (10:31 and over), and Corral D for strollers and walkers. Only athletes with corresponding wristbands may enter Corrals A and B. Strollers must begin in the last wave and follow the stroller acknowledgement. The course is wheelchair friendly and para-athletes are welcome.
A small complimentary gear check will be available using a clear bag provided at Packet Pickup; gear check closes five minutes before the start and unclaimed items will be donated. Participants may bring nonperishable food and shoes for donation to local charities.
The start and finish are at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155. Race day parking is available via Bird Rd entrances at SW 79th Ave and SW 82nd Ave. Organizers advise arriving early; no cars will be allowed into the park after 6:30 AM and cars will not be permitted to leave the park until 8:00 AM. Drop-offs should use the shopping center across the street and parking in nearby shopping centers is not permitted.
Baptist Health provides medical services for participants at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
