
From the Organizer
Kick off your holiday with the Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot, a festive 5K that’s become a Broward County tradition for over 3,000 runners, walkers, and wobblers each year. Families, friends, coworkers, and little gobblers of all ages are welcome!
Dash, jog, or stroll along the beautiful A1A with ocean views and a South Florida sunrise to light the way. Bonus points for showing up dressed as your favorite side dish!
Commemorative race dri-fit shirts & bib numbers are guaranteed for the first 3,800 registrants.
Commemorative finisher medals are guaranteed for the first 3,800 finishers.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Lauderdale Beach, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
94,002
as of 2023
City Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 15th Annual Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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5 miles away
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
15th Annual Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026