Ultra Ultras Turkey Trot 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This is an easy 5k on a paved path with small section of grass. Not a trail race!

Ultra Ultras is excited to bring you the 4th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and kids fun run in Lake Wales Nov 26th 2026 @ 8am! @ Lake Wailes park. After your run enjoy pumpkin pancakes with us and your friends, family, and everyone else that’s up early to run on Thanksgiving Day! This is a Fun-Run so come in your fastest running outfit or in full Turkey Costume!

🎽 Registration Details

• Shirt Sizes: Limited if registered after Nov 6th!
• Race Shirts & Medals: Guaranteed to the first 400 registered!

💰 Donations

The schools with the most runners will receive donations toward their cross-country programs!

• 1st Place: $500
• 2nd Place: $250
• 3rd Place: $150
• 4th Place: $100

🥞 Food

Hot grilled PUMPKIN PANCAKES for all participants after the race! Starting about 8:30am! There will also be bananas and some other snacks!

💵 Race Entry Fees

• Age 19 & Up: $40 until Nov 1st 2026
• Age 19 & Up: $45 from Nov 2nd until Race Day Nov 26th 2026
• Students 18 & Under: $25.00
• Note: A portion will go toward the donations for cross-country teams

📦 Packet Pickup

• Wed Nov 25th: 4-7pm @ Lake Wailes Park 198 N Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales
• Thur Nov 26th: 6:30-7:45am @ race start area

⏰ Race Start Time

Race starts @ 8AM!

🏆 Awards

Ceremony at approx. 9:30 a.m.

• Top Overall Male & Female: Awards given
• Top Overall Male & Female Masters: (over 40+ years of age)
• Top Overall Male & Female Grand Master: (over 50+ years of age)
• Top 3 in Age Groups: 9 & under: 10-14: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80+

You can not win Overall and Age Group!

👶 Free Kid’s Run

9:15 a.m. (time is approximate) - For kids 9 & under

• Age Groups: Kids divided into 2 to 3 year age groups depending on the number of kids running.
• Race Distance: Will be between 20 yards & 400 yards depending on age.
• Shirts: No shirts given for this event.
• All Kids: Receive a Winning Ribbon!

👕 T-Shirts/ Finisher Medals

Shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by Nov 6th!

⏱️ Timing & Scoring

Race will be timed and scored by FITNICHE timing with a disposable chip which will be attached to the back of the bib.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page.