19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K

Event Overview

Get ready to shake your tail feathers at the 19th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K, the Treasure Coast’s largest and most spirited Thanksgiving tradition!

Participation

• All Ages Welcome: Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a leisurely jog, or gathering the family for a festive walk, this event welcomes all ages and paces.
• Photo Opportunity: Join thousands of trotters and don’t miss a photo with Turkey Tom, our iconic 25-foot inflatable turkey!
• Support Local Families: Every step you take supports United Against Poverty, helping local families build brighter, more stable futures.
• Thanksgiving Tradition: Start your Thanksgiving with purpose, energy, and community and make it a tradition worth running back to.

Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Pre-race Packet Pickup will take place on Tuesday (11/24) and Wednesday (11/25) from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Location: United Against Poverty's IRC Campus, 1400 27th St Vero Beach, FL 32960.
• Directions: CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

Race T-Shirt

• Availability: The much-coveted Trot Race Shirts will be available to the first 1,800 registrants.
• Sign Up Early: Don't wait, sign up early to ensure you receive your shirt!

Awards

• Overall: Male & Female awards.
• Masters: (40+) Male & Female awards.
• Fastest Stroller: Male and Female awards.
• Age Groups: Top 3 Males & Females in each age group: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ and Non-Binary Overall.

Event Details

Date: 2026-11-26

Location: 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL

Race URL: Trot Against Poverty