Florida Turkey Trot (Sarasota, FL)

Florida Turkey Trot (Sarasota, FL) runs in Sarasota, Florida, on November 26, 2026, and splits the morning between two starts. A Kids Dash opens the event at 7:15 a.m., and the timed 5K run / walk (3.1 miles) follows at 8:00 a.m. Because the children's race comes first, families can get the kids across their finish line and still make the main start with time to spare.

Timed results mean the 5K is worth treating as a real race rather than a jog if that appeals to you. An 8:00 a.m. start on the Gulf coast catches the coolest part of a Florida morning, which is the best condition you will get for a fast 3.1 miles at this time of year. Race it by holding an even, hard effort from the first half mile rather than surging early. A few weeks of consistent running with one weekly interval session is plenty of preparation, and walkers will find the distance entirely manageable.