Florida Turkey Trot 5k

Florida Turkey Trot 5k is a Thanksgiving morning race held in DeLand, Florida, on November 26, 2026. The program is built around one format, a 5K (3.1 miles) that starts at 8:00 a.m. The short distance and holiday timing make it a natural fit for runners who want to log a solid effort before the day's meal, as well as for families and walkers who simply want to get moving together.

As a road 5K, this event works for a wide range of goals. If you are chasing a personal best, six to eight weeks of easy mileage topped with one weekly session of short intervals or hill repeats will sharpen your speed, and a light final week will leave you fresh on race morning. If this is your first 5K, three relaxed outings a week over the same period, building gradually toward 30 minutes of continuous running, is all you need. Arrive with enough time to jog ten minutes before the 8:00 a.m. start so that the first mile does not feel like a cold shock.