From the Organizer
Before Thanksgiving dinner, join us for the First Coast Turkey Trot 5k race and 1 mile fun run held on Thanksgiving morning Thursday, November 26th @ 8:30 a.m.
Please note there will be no same day registrations for this event, you must pre-register online.
This race starts and finishes at Micklers Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach. All finishers will get a finisher medal and paid participants get a Race Shirt
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
Packet Pickup will be at Mickers Landing on Wednesday November 25th between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
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
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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
71°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Beach, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra?
- First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra is a running race held in Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida at Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
First Coast Turkey Trot - Ponte Vedra
Nov 26, 2026