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Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K

Hosted by SWFL 20s/30s/40s Social Group

Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K

Free

When

26ThursdayNovember 2026

7:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET

Where

Edison and Ford Winter Estates

2350 McGregor Boulevard

Fort Myers, Lee County

Cost

Free

About it

The Fort Myers Track Club in partner with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is hosting our 47th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. The **NEW 5K COURSE** will start and McGregor Blvd. and end on the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. For years this fun-filled family event has been an annual tradition for locals and visitors alike, hosting thousands of visitors from over 42 states in the 2025 event. This event and beautiful location are a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving Holiday. **REGISTRATION FEES\* *(No Race Day Registration)*** Adult: $40 thru Sept 30, 2026, $40 from October 1- November 25, 2026 Youth: $20 thru September 30\, 2026\| $25 October 1\-november 25\, 2026 Tot Trot: $10 (100yd dash) 6 & Under **The deadline to register online and be guaranteed a shirt size is November 01, 2026. Shirts will be available for the first 4000 registered participants. An inventory is set for all shirt sizes, once your shirt size is selected, there will be NO EXCHANGE in size. Two things that will ensure you receive your shirt and size choice: (1) DO NO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER (2) PLAN TO ATTEND AN EARLY PACKET PICK-UP. Shirts are unisex sizing.** **There is a specific inventory of shirts, once this runs out, participants must choose another size.** ## RACE DAY EVENT SCHEDULE: **LOCATION**: Edison and Ford Winter Estates \| 2350 McGregor Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL **PACKET PICK-UP**: Starting at 6:00 AM (@ the tent) **START:** 5k Run/Walk - 7:30 AM **START:** Tot Trot – 8:45 AM *(approximate time, after 5k)* **[https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/FortMyers/FMTCTurkeyTrot5K?raceRefCode=pKqnx8ml](https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/FortMyers/FMTCTurkeyTrot5K?raceRefCode=pKqnx8ml)**

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