28TH Annual
Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk
Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Punta Gorda, FL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity for our 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. This family-friendly 5K event is located on the scenic campus of FSW College, Punta Gorda Campus. This event has been a beloved tradition for friends, family and fitness enthusiasts for over 28 years - and the only race where you can chase a Bicycle Riding Turkey! Join us as we wobble before we gobble!
Proceeds and donations for this event go to help bring affordable housing solutions and the dream of homeownership to families in Charlotte County. We couldn't do it without you!!
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Important Information:
Youth Registration: Ages 3 & Under - Free (If race shirt & finisher medal are wanted, please sign up and pay the youth fee of $30. Kids 3 and under DO NOT RECEIVE A BIB)
Ages 4-14 years - Only $30 (Price will be adjusted at checkout)
All paid participants will receive a finisher medal and race shirt (if registered by the deadline)
Race Shirt Deadline is Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Age Group Awards are awarded to the top three male and female participants in each age group below:
9 years & Under 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 20 - 24 years 25 - 29 years
30 - 34 years 35 - 39 years 40 - 44 years 45 - 49 years 50 - 54 years
55 - 59 years 60 - 64 years 65 - 69 years 70 - 74 years 75-79 years
80 years & Over
Overall Awards will be awarded to the top male and female in the following divisions:
Overall Youth 14 & Under Masters 40+ Grand Masters 50+
Senior Grand Masters 60+ Veteran Masters 70+
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
June 1st - October 25th - Registration Price $40
October 25th, 11:59 PM- Shirt Deadline / No Race Shirt Offered After This Date; Price Increases
October 26th - November 25th, 12:00 PM - Registration Price $45
November 25th at NOON (12:00 PM) - Online Registration Closes
November 26th - Day of Registration Price $50
November 24th & 25th - Early Packet Pick-up from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Office, 1750 Manzana Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
November 26th - Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration from 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM - FSW College Charlotte Campus, Building O Cafeteria, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Please note that FSW College is a NO PET and NO SMOKING campus. We appreciate your cooperation in following their guidelines.
**RACE REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-DEFERRABLE**
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Punta Gorda 4 Ese.
Host City
About Punta Gorda, FL
City Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
PGD
Punta Gorda Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk
Nov 26, 2026