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Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park
Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park is a 10K, 5K and 1 Mile event held in Sarasota, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Sarasota, FL
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, near sea level; negligible gain on the lakeside park course
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- nathanbendersonpark.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park
A festive Thanksgiving Day run/walk around the rowing lake at Nathan Benderson Park that draws nearly 4,000 runners, joggers and families each year.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving-morning runs on Florida's Gulf Coast; Florida leads the nation in number of turkey trots.
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Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park: common questions
- When is the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park held?
- In Sarasota, Florida.
- What distances does the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park offer?
- 10K, 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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