The Coffee Pot Turkey Trot - Presented by North Shore Elementary

The Coffee Pot Turkey Trot - Presented by North Shore Elementary takes place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event is a single 5K (3.1 miles) with an early 7:45 a.m. start, presented by North Shore Elementary. It is a neighborhood holiday-morning run open to runners and walkers of all ages.

A school-presented 5K is usually a relaxed, family-heavy affair, which makes it a comfortable place for a first race or for running alongside kids. If you want a time, the early start works in your favor: cooler air and a fresh set of legs. Six weeks of three runs a week, with one session including a few minutes at a brisk pace, is enough preparation. Late November in St. Petersburg is generally mild, so plan on light clothing, and eat a small breakfast an hour or so before the 7:45 a.m. gun.