
From the Organizer
Please note there will be no same day registrations for this event, you must pre-register online.
Note the Kids Free 5k and 1 mile fun run are only for the first 50 to sign up. After that is sold out everyone must register the main Turkey Trot and 1 mile run option
Race Course HERE
Please note that the kids and adults 5k and kids and adults 1 mile will be run at the same time .
Make a team by getting 4 or more people together and form a team, the fastest 4 on that team will create a team average time. Lowest team average score wins!
This will be a professional chip timed race by Florida Race Day. Awards will be based on age and gender. Top overall male and female will win pumpkin pies. Everyone receives a free downloadable finisher photograph.
So before you settle in for Thanksgiving get some exercise and fresh air. Share with your friends
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
71°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Beach, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
8 ft
Nearest Airport
UST
Northeast Florida Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra
Nov 26, 2026