2026 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K - Jacksonville
About This Event
🦃 Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K (with Turkey Raffle) Your Hometown. Your Run. One Nationwide Thanksgiving Celebration! This Thanksgiving, bring the Turkey Trot tradition to YOUR hometown!
Run or walk your 5K anywhere you choose — your neighborhood, favorite trail, beach, park, or treadmill. Bring family and friends along and join runners and walkers from across America for a nationwide Thanksgiving celebration!
And yes, we have Thanksgiving raffles — including a 20-pound turkey delivered to the winner!
🍁 Your Registration Includes
👕 Personalized Hometown Event Shirt Show off your hometown pride! Your commemorative long-sleeve shirt features your CITY NAME (based on your registration address) printed on the front. Your shirt will be processed for shipping immediately after registration! Please allow 4–8 days for delivery of your personalized event shirt.
🏃 Official Numbered Race Bib Download your race bib from your registration page. Wear it proudly and share your race-day photos!
📍 Nationwide Participant Map Put your hometown on the map! Every registered participant will be represented on our interactive map at www.runday.com.
🏅 Digital Finisher Medal Celebrate your 5K accomplishment with a commemorative digital medal — perfect for sharing on social media!
📊 Nationwide Results & Age Group Recognition Your results will be combined with those from participating Hometown Turkey Trot Virtual 5K Thanksgiving events across the country. You'll receive an email with overall results and age group award recognition.
📣 Your Own Race-Day Experience! Receive an email with race instructions, including a fun air horn you can sound from your cell phone to start your own Turkey Trot!
🦃 WIN A 20-POUND THANKSGIVING TURKEY! Register by November 23rd for your chance to win a 20-pound Thanksgiving turkey — mailed directly to the winner!
The winner will be announced November 24th!
Plus, we'll hold additional Thanksgiving morning raffles featuring cakes, cookies, and other holiday surprises!
🏃 Run Anywhere. Celebrate Together. No crowded starting lines. No travel required. No pressure!
Run or walk at your own pace, wherever you like. Invite your family, friends, and running buddies — even those living in other states!
Different hometowns. Different routes. One shared Thanksgiving tradition!
📅 Important Dates November 21–29: Complete your 5K run or walk November 23: Last day to register for the Turkey Raffle November 24: Turkey winner announced. Turkey mailed to winner! November 26 (Thanksgiving): Additional prize raffles held. November 29: Registration ends. Submit your results by 11:59 PM (EST) November 30: Overall results posted by the end of the day
🍂 Make Your Hometown Part of Something Bigger! From small towns to major cities, we're bringing runners and walkers together to celebrate fitness, family, community, and Thanksgiving.
🦃 Register Today — Represent Your Hometown, Run Your 5K, and Join the Thanksgiving Fun!
Race Distances
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Registration Pricing
5K
$22.22
+ $2.33 processing fee
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11/21/2026 06:00
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Local Running Stores
Jacksonville, North Florida
1st Place Sports Baymeadows serves the southside Jacksonville market with the same specialty running expertise the brand is known for throughout Northeast Florida. Located on Baymeadows Road, this store is convenient to the Mandarin, Southside, and Deerwood neighborhoods. Expert staff provide personalized shoe fittings using gait analysis, helping customers find the right footwear whether they're training for their first 5K or preparing for a marathon. The store stocks a full range of road and trail running shoes, technical apparel, and running accessories. As part of the 1st Place Sports family, the Baymeadows location is closely tied to the region's racing calendar, offering race registration and connections to local running clubs and training groups.
All 1st Place Sports locations phone (904) 731-3676 language Visit WebsiteJacksonville, North Florida
1st Place Sports San Marco is the flagship location of one of Northeast Florida's most beloved running specialty retailers. Set in the historic San Marco neighborhood, this store serves runners from across Jacksonville's urban core and has been a cornerstone of the local running scene for decades. The San Marco store offers comprehensive shoe fitting services including gait analysis, a wide selection of performance footwear, and a knowledgeable team with deep roots in the Jacksonville running community. The neighborhood's walkable streets and proximity to the St. Johns River make it a natural gathering spot for runners. As the heart of the 1st Place Sports brand, the San Marco location is heavily involved in local racing — from large events like the Gate River Run to smaller neighborhood races — and is a first stop for many Jacksonville runners seeking gear, training advice, and community connection.
All 1st Place Sports locations phone (904) 396-0794 language Visit WebsiteJacksonville, North Florida
1st Place Sports at Tapestry Park brings specialty running retail to the Southside corridor of Jacksonville. Situated in the Tapestry Park shopping center near Town Center, this location caters to the active suburban running community on Jacksonville's fast-growing southeast side. The store delivers the full 1st Place Sports experience: expert shoe fitting, video gait analysis, and a curated selection of performance footwear and apparel. Staff are familiar with local running routes including the St. Johns Town Center area trails and nearby parks, and can make gear recommendations suited to the terrain and climate. The Southside location participates in race registration, packet pickup, and community events as part of the broader 1st Place Sports network across Northeast Florida.
All 1st Place Sports locations phone (904) 997-8898 language Visit WebsiteRunner's gear
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