The 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K in Sanford, Florida is back!! Seminole County's largest Thanksgiving Day fun run is open to all participants - competitive runners, joggers and walkers as a great annual tradition for all families and friends.
Events
Turkey Day 5K
2,108 spots left. Price increases after September 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
LIVE RACE Early Registration
(all registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable)
$30 through September 6
$35 September 7 - October 11
$40 October 12 - November 8
$45 November 9 - November 22
$50 November 23 - Packet Pick Up through Race Day Registration
Youth Registration
(ages 14 and Under)
$25 through September 1
$30 September 2 - October 11
$35 October 12 - November 8
$40 November 9 - November 22
$50 November 23 - Packet Pick Up through Race Day Registration
Senior Registration
(ages 60 and Over)
$25 through September 1
$30 September 2 - October 11
$35 October 12 - November 8
$40 November 9 - November 22
$50 November 23 - Packet Pick Up through Race Day Registration
Come dressed in your favorite and most unique Thanksgiving Day costume. Be sure to arrive early so that our judges can select our finalists by 7:35am. At 7:40am, we will have the finalists gather by the starting corral where all of the participants in the race will vote by loudest applause for the overall winner. The winner of the costume contest will received a $100 Visa gift card. This contest is open to all registered participants with a race bib.
And don't forget - Free Starbucks Coffee, Hot Chocolate and donuts from Sanford's own Donuts To Go.
Pre event packet pick up will be:
Monday, November 23rd from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 24th from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday, November 25th from 10:00am to 3:00pm
All at Front Running Sports located at 1061 S. Sun Drive, Unit 1097, Lake Mary, FL 32746. If you are not able to make it to pick up early, you may have a friend or family member pick up for you. No I.D. required. Also, we will have your packet available for pick up the morning of the event at the event site starting at 7am.
600 E 1st Street
Sanford, FL 32771 US
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This event will benefit the The Sharing Center. The Sharing Center has become the most comprehensive social services hub in Seminole County. They believe in providing individuals and families with dignified solutions for members in our community facing hardships, hunger, and homelessness. We ask ALL participants on race morning to bring some non perishable food to help stock their food pantry and feed those in need.
$15
Raised of $2,500
Also, feel free to bring used running shoes. This is VERY POPULAR each year and we were able to give out dozens of pairs of shoes to those in need 👟
