Pensacola Turkey Trot 5K

Pensacola Turkey Trot 5K is held in Pensacola, Florida, on November 26, 2026. The 5K run and the 5K walk (3.1 miles each) both start at 8:00 AM, so runners and walkers share the same morning and the same finish line. One distance and one start time keep the logistics simple for families who want to get out together before the Thanksgiving meal.

If you are training for something bigger, a Thanksgiving 5K is a useful checkpoint: run it at a hard but controlled effort and note your time for later comparison. If it is your first race, plan on a few weeks of easy running with walk breaks, and choose the walk category if you would rather keep the pressure off. On race day, a short jog and a few strides before 8:00 AM will make the first mile feel much easier than starting cold.