First Coast Turkey Trot
Kick off the holiday season with a race before Thanksgiving dinner.
The First Coast Turkey Trot at Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park in Ponte Vedra Beach is on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
This annual tradition promotes physical fitness and community engagement through a race. Paying participants receive an exclusive 2026 Turkey Trot t-shirt (guaranteed to runners who register early), while all participants, regardless of admission type, enjoy a complimentary downloadable finisher photograph and finisher medal.
The event offers various running options:
- Turkey Trot 5K
Registration Fee: $40.00 ($35.00 if registered early) - 1-Mile Fun Run
Registration Fee: $35.00 ($30.00 if registered early) - 5K for Kids — 10 and younger
Registration Fee: $0 (Free for the first 50 registrants) - 1-Mile Event for Kids — 10 and younger
Registration Fee: $0 (Free for the first 50 registrants)
Event Details
Registration: $40.00 for the 5K Turkey Trot and $30.00 for the 1-Mile Fun Run, with a discount for early registration. Participants must register for this event online.
When: 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2026
Where: Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park, 1109 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at Mickler's Landing.
Other Races
See all available races in St. Johns County.
Admission | Ticket Prices
Space is limited.| Registration | Fees |
|---|---|
| 5K Turkey Trot | $40.00 |
| 1-Mile Fun Run | $35.00 |
| 5K (Kids 10 and Under ) | Free for the first 50 children. |
| 1-Mile Fun Run (Kids 10 and Under) | Free for the first 50 children. |
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