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Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
5K Run/Walk
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From the Organizer

Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's "28th Annual Turkey Trot" presented by Southern Oxygen & Welding Supply and hosted by Florida SouthWestern State College!

 

Come join Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's 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 under Fun Walk 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 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: 

Male / Female  9yr & Under                 Male/ Female 45-49 years

Male / Female  10 - 14 years               Male / Female 50-54 years 

Male / Female 15-19 years                  Male / Female 55-59 years

Male / Female 20-24 years                  Male / Female 60-64 years

Male / Female 25-29 years                  Male / Female 65-69 years

Male / Female 30-34 years                  Male / Female 70-74 years

Male / Female 35-39 years                  Male / Female 75-79 years

Male / Female 40-44 years                  Male / Female 80 & Over 

Overall Awards will be awarded to top male and female in the following divisions: 

Overall       Masters 40+       Grand Masters 50+       Senior Grand Masters 60+       Veteran Masters 70+     Youth 14 & Under

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

June 1st - October 25th - Registration Price $40

October 25th, 11:59 PMShirt Deadline / No Race Shirt Offered After This Date; Price Increases

October 26th - November 25th, 12:00 PMRegistration 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 has a no pet, no smoking policy. We appreciate your cooperation in following their guidelines.

**RACE REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-DEFERRABLE**

Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group

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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

80°

Typical Low

57°

Chance of Rain

25%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 5:36 PMDaylight 10h 38m

Host City

About Punta Gorda, FL

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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Date
November 26, 2026

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What is the 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 held in Punta Gorda, Florida on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Punta Gorda, Florida at 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk

Nov 26, 2026

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