Wild Turkey Trot 3k presented by Orlando Health

Wild Turkey Trot 3k presented by Orlando Health takes place in Melbourne, Florida, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event offers a single format: a 3K, roughly 1.9 miles, starting at 7:30 a.m. The unusual distance sits between a fun-run mile and a full 5K, which makes it one of the shorter Thanksgiving options on Florida's Space Coast.

A 3K is short enough for almost anyone to finish and short enough that fit runners can go all out from the start. If you are an experienced runner, treat it as a fast effort: warm up thoroughly, because 1.9 miles does not leave room to ease into the pace. If you are a beginner, a walker, or running with children, the distance is comfortable without any specific training beyond a few easy outings in the weeks before. The 7:30 a.m. start means an early alarm, but it also puts you back home well before the rest of the holiday begins, with plenty of time to enjoy the day.