Turkey Trot at Waterset

About the race

Join us on Thanksgiving Day for the Turkey Trot at Waterset 5K & Kids' Fun Runs!  This is Our 11TH TURKEY TROT AT WATERSET held on Thanksgiving morning! Proceeds of the Turkey Trot will benefit our local schools: Doby Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, East Bay High School and Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy. Chip timed, flat course! 5K race participants will receive a dri-fit shirt and a finisher medal. Awards to Overall Male and Female, Male and Female Masters, Male and Female Grand Masters and Top 3 Male and Female finishers in all age categories! Kids' Fun Run participants will receive a dri-fit shirt and finisher medal. There will be three options and we estimate starting around 9am with the Itty-Bitty's first. (The Kids Races are not chip timed.) The Itty-Bitty Race for those under 5 (it's a short loop for the little ones). The Kids 1/2 Mile Race The Kids 1 Mile Race  Don't wait to register! Register now to secure your spot and race t-shirt! We will be accepting registrations through the morning of the race, but please note we may not have any race t-shirts left.  All Shirts are Dry-Fit this year! Shirts and sizes guaranteed if pre-registered before Nov 4, 2026. After that shirts are available while supplies last. (Sorry no shirt exchanges until after the race starts). Early Packet Pick Up: Packet Pick Up will take place Wednesday, November 25 from 3pm - 7pm at The Landing in Waterset, 7012 Sail View Lane, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Race Day: Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration will start at 7am at the race location, 7250 Parkshore Drive, Apollo Beach, FL  33572 Strollers are welcome. Pets are not allowed. - Race awards and raffle prizes! Sponsorship Opportunities: Interested in being a sponsor or have questions? Feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

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Events & distances

• Turkey Trot at Waterset 5k

  5K · $35

  Thursday, November 26, 2026
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• Turkey Trot at Waterset Kids' Fun Runs

  1 Miles · $20

  Thursday, November 26, 2026
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• Turkey Trot at Waterset 5k Virtual

  5K · Virtual · $35

  Thursday, November 26, 2026
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