Trax4Max Turkey Trot

Trax4Max Turkey Trot takes place in Florence, Alabama, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 5K Turkey Trot starts at 8:00 a.m., followed at 8:10 a.m. by a 1 Mile Family Fun Run. With two distances and a tight schedule, the whole family can take part within the same hour and still have the rest of the day free.

The 5K is a road distance that works for everyone from first-time racers to runners chasing a fast late-fall time, while the one-mile fun run is ideal for children and anyone who prefers to walk. If you plan to race the 5K, give yourself six to eight weeks of consistent running with a weekly session of intervals or tempo, plus a longer easy run on the weekend. If your goal is just to finish and enjoy the morning, a few weeks of easy jogging will do. Late November in northern Alabama is usually mild, but plan on layers for the early start.