18th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

We are back at Riverside Park! The largest 5K on the Treasure Coast is back for its 18th year! The Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K is for the whole family whether you prefer to run, jog, or walk! Shake a tail feather with 2,000 trotters and Turkey Tom, the 25ft inflatable turkey, for a community tradition you won't forget!

💰 Purpose of the Event

This wildly popular event raises funds and awareness for United Against Poverty. UAP is a nonprofit celebrating our 20th Anniversary of helping tens of thousands of individuals and families living in poverty to lift themselves to economic self-sufficiency.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Dates: Pre-race Packet Pickup will take place on Tuesday (11/25) and Wednesday (11/26) from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Location: United Against Poverty's IRC Campus (1400 27th St Vero Beach, FL 32960).
• Directions: CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

👕 Race T-Shirt

The much coveted Trot Race Shirts will be available to the first 1,700 registrants. Don't wait, sign up early!

🏆 Awards

• Overall: Male & Female
• Masters: (40+) Male & Female
• Fastest Stroller: Male and Female
• Top 3: Males & Females in each age group: 9 & under, 10-14, 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+
• Non-Binary: Overall

📍 Race Details

Date: 2025-11-27

Location: 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL.

For more information, visit the race page at Trot Against Poverty.