Wiregrass Turkey Trot
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Wiregrass Turkey Trot
The Wiregrass Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The event location is 28139 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.
Event distances include:
- 5K timed
- 1 mile fun run/walk, untimed
- Kids Dash 400 yards for ages 12 and under
Entry fees and registration windows vary by event. Registration opens May 12, 2026. The 5K lists a registration fee of $30, the 1 mile $25, and the Kids Dash $20.
All participants receive a chip-timed race bib, a finisher's medal, and a commemorative shirt while supplies last. Shirt sizes are distributed first come, first served for registration and packet pickup; choosing no shirt does not reduce the fee and is considered a donation.
Age rules: the 5K requires participants to be five years or older; any child age four or under must remain in a stroller if accompanying a guardian during the 5K. The Kids Dash is bracketed by age groups: 2y-4y, 5y-6y, 7y-9y, and 10y-12y.
The event includes post-race awards and a party, a costume contest with prizes for first through third places, music at the start/finish and along the route, selfie stations, finisher medals and turkey trophies, and a cheering section near the finish. The event is organized with involvement from the Rotary Club of New Tampa and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel. One hundred percent of net proceeds go to charity; total donations over 13 years total $483,450. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
