Wiregrass Turkey Trot

Wiregrass Turkey Trot is held in Wesley Chapel, Florida, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The morning starts early with a Kids Dash at 7:15 a.m., followed by the timed 5K at 8:00 a.m. and an untimed 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:05 a.m. Timed and untimed options make it clear who each format is for: the 5K for runners chasing a result, the mile for everyone else.

If you are a regular runner, the timed 5K is the one to target. Florida's mild late-November mornings are good for running quickly, so a proper warm-up and a controlled first mile will give you a fair shot at a personal best. Four to six weeks of consistent running with one faster session a week is enough preparation. The untimed 1-mile is for families, walkers, and beginners who want to be part of the event without a clock, and the early Kids Dash gives young children their own moment. With everything done by mid-morning, the rest of Thanksgiving is yours.