Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot 5K | Cape Coral PAL
Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot 5K | Cape Coral PAL is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Cape Coral, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Place
5505 Rose Garden Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot 5K | Cape Coral PAL
Description
Hey Apex Family,
We are heading back to Rotary Park for a Thanksgiving tradition with a fresh new look!
Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
In Partnership with the Cape Coral Police Athletic League
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Rotary Park, Cape Coral, FL
5K 8:00 AM
1 Mile 8:05 AM
Event Overview
Join Empire Bagel Factory, Apex Promoz, and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League (PAL) for a fun, family-friendly Turkey Trot in Cape Coral!
Kick off Thanksgiving week with a morning of running, walking, music, family, and community at Rotary Park.
Whether you are chasing a personal best, walking with family and friends, or bringing the kids out for the 1-Mile Fun Run, EVERYONE is invited.
This event is part of the Cape Coral PAL Race Series, promoting fitness, family, and community engagement while supporting PAL youth programs and positive connections between local law enforcement and our community.
Come ready to run, walk, have fun, and start Thanksgiving week together!
Race Experience
🎧 Music throughout the event
🎤 High-energy race morning atmosphere
🦃 Thanksgiving-themed fun
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly event for all ages
Turkey outfits, Thanksgiving gear, and costumes are encouraged!
Event Options
5K Chip-Timed Race
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Participant Swag
All participants receive:
Official Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot race shirt
Custom finisher medal
Awards
Awards will take place following the race. Must be present to receive.
Overall – Gun Time
Top 3 Male and Female
Age Groups – Chip Time
0 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 plus
Top 3 Male and Female in each group
Packet Pickup
Empire Bagel Factory
122 Chiquita Blvd S, Unit 4
Cape Coral, FL 33991
Friday, November 20, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Rotary Park
7:00 AM to 7:45 AM
Race Day Schedule
8:00 AM 5K Start
8:05 AM 1-Mile Start
9:30 AM Awards Ceremony
Parking
Free parking is available at Rotary Park.
5505 Rose Garden Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
This event is all about family, fitness, community, and kicking off Thanksgiving week together.
Grab your friends
Grab your family
Throw on your Thanksgiving gear
And come be part of a fun morning at Rotary Park
Join Empire Bagel Factory, Apex Promoz, and Cape Coral PAL for the Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot 5K!
See you at the start line!
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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
80°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cape Coral, FL
Population
206,387
as of 2023
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 15 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.
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- Race
- Empire Bagel Factory Turkey Trot 5K | Cape Coral PAL
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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Nov 21, 2026