Tampa Palms Turkey Trot

Tampa Palms Turkey Trot takes place in Tampa, Florida, on November 26, 2026, with the Tampa Palms 5K Turkey Trot (3.1 miles) starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. It is a single-distance neighborhood event that suits runners looking for a quick holiday effort as well as families walking together before the day's festivities.

Florida in late November tends to offer mild racing conditions, and an 8:30 a.m. start keeps you ahead of any midday warmth. If you want to run fast, warm up for 10 minutes, hold back a touch in the opening quarter mile, and let the pace build through the second half. Runners deep in a winter marathon or half-marathon build can use the race as a tempo session without disrupting their week. If you are new to running, six to eight weeks of three easy runs per week, one of them extended to 30 minutes, will get you comfortably to the finish. Plan to arrive early for parking and bib pickup.