Wiregrass Turkey Trot
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About This Event
Wiregrass Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day | November 26th, 2026
Start Your Thanksgiving at the Wiregrass Turkey Trot!
The Wiregrass Turkey Trot is geared up for its 14th year at the Shops at Wiregrass. Sign up early to nab the best rate!
Tot trot at 7:15 a.m.
** 5K at 8 a.m.**
1-mile after that
SHIRTS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED FOR REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP - BE AN EARLY BIRD!
100 percent of net proceeds go to charity. Total donated over 13 years $483,450.
Cool finisher's medals and turkey trophies
Stupendous selfie stations
Costume contest with great prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
Music, music, music at the start/finish and along the route
Warm up at the starting line and tone your trotters before the buzzer.
Cheering-section-with-bells-on in the home stretch
Fun!!! Work off the Turkey Day feast first thing AND help your neighbors.
- Speaking of fun, here’s the WTT jingle. Lyrics written by Rotarian Gary Gunter.
The Rotary Club of New Tampa, Wiregrass Turkey Trot's founding host, and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel want to know how you're doing during and after the WTT. Tag your social media posts with #WTT2026.
It's a family-friendly blast! Lots of our trotters return year after year.
Click the Sponsor Our Race! Link below to join our fabulous list of sponsors and promote your business.
Race Distances
Planning your Thanksgiving morning? See every turkey trot 2026 in our Florida guide.
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Register for Wiregrass Turkey TrotRegistration Pricing
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)
$25.00
+ $3.38 processing fee
event_busy Registration closes Nov 26, 2026
5K - Timed
$40.00
+ $4.50 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $45.00 after Nov 17, 2026
Kids Dash (12 & Under)
$20.00
+ $3.00 processing fee
event_busy Registration closes Nov 26, 2026
Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.
Registration links may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Wiregrass Turkey Trot 2026?
Wiregrass Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
What distances does Wiregrass Turkey Trot offer?
Wiregrass Turkey Trot offers 5K, 1 Mile and 400 Yards events.
Where does Wiregrass Turkey Trot take place?
Wiregrass Turkey Trot is held at 28139 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How much does Wiregrass Turkey Trot cost?
Registration for Wiregrass Turkey Trot is currently $40 for the 5K - Timed and $25 for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed), plus a registration processing fee. The 5K - Timed goes up to $45 on November 18.
How do I register for Wiregrass Turkey Trot?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for Wiregrass Turkey Trot?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.
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