Turkey Trot at Waterset

Join us on Thanksgiving Day for the Turkey Trot at Waterset 5K & Kids' Fun Runs! 

This is Our 11TH TURKEY TROT AT WATERSET held on Thanksgiving morning! Proceeds of the Turkey Trot will benefit our local schools: Doby Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, East Bay High School and Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy.

Chip timed, flat course! 5K race participants will receive a dri-fit shirt and a finisher medal.

Awards to Overall Male and Female, Male and Female Masters, Male and Female Grand Masters and Top 3 Male and Female finishers in all age categories!

Kids' Fun Run participants will receive a dri-fit shirt and finisher medal. There will be three options and we estimate starting around 9am with the Itty-Bitty's first. (The Kids Races are not chip timed.)

The Itty-Bitty Race for those under 5 (it's a short loop for the little ones).
The Kids 1/2 Mile Race
The Kids 1 Mile Race 

• Don't wait to register!  Register now to secure your spot and race t-shirt! We will be accepting registrations through the morning of the race, but please note we may not have any race t-shirts left.  

• All Shirts are Dry-Fit this year!  Shirts and sizes guaranteed if pre-registered before Nov 4, 2026. After that shirts are available while supplies last. (Sorry no shirt exchanges until after the race starts).

Early Packet Pick Up:
Packet Pick Up will take place Wednesday, November 25 from 3pm - 7pm at The Landing in Waterset, 7012 Sail View Lane, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Race Day:
Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration will start at 7am at the race location, 7250 Parkshore Drive, Apollo Beach, FL  33572

• Strollers are welcome.
• Pets are not allowed.

- Race awards and raffle prizes!

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Interested in being a sponsor or have questions? Feel free to contact us at: [email protected]