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18th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K

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3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach FL

Thursday, November 27th, 2025

🎉 Welcome Back to Riverside Park!

Get ready to shake your tail feathers at the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K — the largest 5K on the Treasure Coast!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a fun family stroll, this event is for you. Join 2,000+ trotters and our beloved Turkey Tom (a towering 25-foot inflatable turkey!) for a morning full of community spirit and holiday cheer.

All proceeds benefit United Against Poverty (UAP), a nonprofit organization celebrating over 20 years of empowering individuals and families to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Start your holiday on the right foot — run, jog, or walk with us and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable!

📦 Packet Pickup

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

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

👕 Race T-Shirt

The much coveted Trot Race Shirts will be available to the first 1,800 registrants. Don't wait, sign up early!

🏆 Awards

  • Overall Male & Female: Recognizing the first male and female finishers.
  • Masters (40+) Male & Female: Honoring those 40 years and older.
  • Fastest Stroller Male and Female: For participants with strollers.
  • 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: Honoring the best non-binary finisher.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

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