In 139 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
600 E 1st Street, Sanford FL
Distance
5K
About this race
Turkey Day 5K Overview
The 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K in Sanford, Florida is back!! Seminole County's largest Thanksgiving Day fun run is open to all participants - competitive runners, joggers and walkers as a great annual tradition for all families and friends.
Event Details
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 600 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL
- Registration URL: Turkey Day 5K Registration
- Costumes: Wear your favorite Thanksgiving costume for a chance to win prizes.
Registration Information
- Early Registration: $30 through September 6
- Fees: $35 (September 7 - October 11), $40 (October 12 - November 8), $45 (November 9 - November 22), $50 (November 23 - Race Day)
- Youth Registration: $25 (ages 14 and Under) through September 1
- Senior Registration: $25 (ages 60 and Over) through September 1
Timing and Scoring
- Chip Timing: All registered runners will receive individual times.
- Results: Times will be posted on the results board onsite.
- Online Results: Live results will also be available online.
- Finisher Medals: All participants will receive a finisher medal.
T-Shirts and Awards
- T-Shirt Registration: Guaranteed shirt size for registrations by November 9.
- Awards: Overall winners and top three in various age groups will receive prizes.
- Age Groups: Awards for 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
- Course Map: See below for the race course map.
Packet Pick Up
- Dates: November 23 from 10:00am to 7:00pm, November 24 from 10am to 7pm, and November 25 from 10am to 3pm.
- Location: Front Running Sports, 1061 S. Sun Drive, Unit 1097, Lake Mary, FL.
- Morning Pick Up: Available at the event site starting at 7am on race day.
- ID Requirements: No I.D. required for pickup by friends or family members.
Community Involvement
- Open to All: Runners, walkers, strollers, and baby joggers are welcome.
- Event Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit The Sharing Center, providing support to local families in need.
- Food Donations: Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation.
- Shoe Donations: Bring used running shoes to help those in need in the community.
Course map
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