Wiregrass Turkey Trot
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Wiregrass Turkey Trot : Wesley Chapel, FL
The Wiregrass Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving running event held at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The event offers multiple distances and family-oriented activities, with awards and a post-race party on site.
Distances and event types:
- 5K - timed race
- 1 Mile - fun run/walk, untimed
- 400 yards Kids Dash for ages 12 and under
Registration details vary by event. Registration opens on 2026-05-12. Reported registration fees are $30.00 for the 5K, $25.00 for the 1 mile, and $20.00 for the Kids Dash. Shirt sizes are distributed first come, first served at packet pick-up and shirts may not be available after early November. Participants who select no shirt will not receive a fee discount and that amount is treated as a donation.
Participant notes include age rules and awards. Runners must be 5 years of age or older for the 5K and the 1 mile; any child 4 or under must remain in a stroller if accompanying a parent or guardian during the 5K. Kids Dash entries are grouped by age brackets and receive medals while supplies last. All participants are listed as receiving race bibs with chips, finisher medals, and commemorative shirts where available.
Additional on-site features include finisher medals and turkey trophies, a costume contest with prizes for first through third places, music along the route, selfie stations, and a cheering section in the home stretch. One hundred percent of proceeds support charity; total donated over 13 years is reported as $483,450. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
