Turkey Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: November 27, 2025
• Location: 600 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL
• Event Link: Turkey Day 5K
• Participation: Open to competitive runners, joggers, and walkers

🦃 Event Updates

• Shirt Sizes: About 20 Adult sizes remaining, Youth sizes sold out.
• Spots Available: Approximately 100 spots left: expected to sell out soon.
• Course: Approved by the City of Sanford with an updated course map.
• Packet Pickup: Details will be emailed to participants this week.

🎉 Costume Contest

• Dress Up: Participants are encouraged to wear Thanksgiving costumes.
• Judging Time: Arrive early for judging by 7:35 AM.
• Voting: Participants will vote for the winner by applause.
• Prize: $100 Visa gift card for the costume contest winner.

💵 Registration Fees

• Adult Registration: $30 through September 1: $35 until November 9: $40 until November 23: $45 from November 24 through Race Day.
• Youth Registration: $25 through September 1: $30 until November 23: $45 from November 24 through Race Day.
• Senior Registration: Ages 60 and over pay $25 through September 1: $30 until November 23: $45 from November 24 through Race Day.
• Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

⏱️ Timing and Scoring

• Chip Timed: All registered runners will receive individual times.
• Results: Times will be posted onsite and available online live.
• Finisher Medals: All participants will receive a finisher medal.
• T-Shirts: Guaranteed sizes for those registered by November 10: limited sizes after.

🏅 Awards

• Overall Awards: Awarded for overall male and female winners.
• Age Group Awards: Top three male and female winners in various age groups.
• Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

📍 Race Details

• Packet Pickup: November 24-26 at Front Running Sports: available morning of the event.
• Participation: Open to all levels of participants including runners, walkers, and strollers.
• Event Beneficiary: Proceeds support The Sharing Center, providing assistance to those in need.
• Food Donations: Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items on race day.