🏃♂️ Omni Turkey Trot Overview
Race Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 8:00 a.m.
Location: Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
102 Racquet Park Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
🏁 Race Details
- Race Type: This time chipped race will start and finish at Omni Amelia Island Resort Racquet Park, located next to the Verandah restaurant. Enjoy a scenic run, meandering through the beautiful, tree-canopied resort.
- Participation: Running or walking is acceptable. No animals and bicycles on course.
- Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the First Coast YMCA.
- Contact: For additional information, contact (904) 277-5195 or Shayne.Meyers@omnihotels.com.
📅 Day of Registration & Packet Pick Up
- Pre-registration: Pre-registered participants can pick up race packet on Nov. 25th, 12pm-6pm at the Racquet Park conference room.
- Race Day: Packet pickup will take place on race day at race site from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
- Schedule: 6:30 a.m. – Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. – 5K Race Start
8:45 a.m. - Fun Run - no chip timing
9:00 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
🏆 Awards
Race charms for top overall male and female, and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 10 & under, 11-14, 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, 80-84, 85+.
🅿️ Parking
Parking is plentiful next to the race start location. The race starts and ends at the same location.
⏱️ Timing & Scoring
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Course Length: The 5K is 3.1 miles.
- Timing Method: The race uses an electronic timing system with a transponder chip that will be given out at registration. Official times will not be recorded without a chip.
- Registration Materials: Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. for all participants.
- Results: Official results are provided by QR code for the top runners in each category, and results are posted on the race website.
🐾 Pets & Strollers
- Dogs: Sorry, as much as we love our pets too, the safety of participants is our main concern. Therefore, we do not allow pets on the course.
- Strollers: Yes, nurturing future generations of runners is a priority, but please start in the later part of the runners.
💧 Water Stations
Participants should bring their own water, but there will be a water station on the course as well at the finish.
💰 Refund Policy
We appreciate your race registration. We are unable to issue refunds.
🌧️ Weather Policy
The race is a "rain or shine" event. All participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.
🏅 Awards Ceremony
An awards ceremony will take place after the race at the start/finish location.
🔄 Entry Transfer
Yes, please email shayne.meyers@omnihotels.com.
🌐 More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Omni Turkey Trot 5K.