First Coast Turkey Trot – Ponte Vedra 2026 — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Venue
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $40.00
Events
Turkey Trot 5K, 1 mile fun run, Free 5k - Kids 10 and under - First 50 to register only are free, Free 1 Mile Event - Kids 10 and Under - First 50 to register only are free
Includes
T-Shirt
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The First Coast Turkey Trot in Ponte Vedra Beach is a 1-mile running event held on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM. The race takes place at Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park, offering a flat, accessible course for runners of all levels. Entry fees range from free to $40 depending on registration timing and options. This short distance makes it an ideal option for athletes recovering from harder training blocks, families including younger or newer runners, or anyone looking for a low-pressure, community-focused Thanksgiving morning activity. The beachfront location near Jacksonville provides a pleasant setting for the holiday race, with plenty of parking and facilities available at the park venue.

From the Race Organizer
Before Thanksgiving dinner, join us for the First Coast Turkey Trot 5k race and 1 mile fun run held on Thanksgiving morning Thursday, November 26th @ 8:30 a.m. Please note there will be no same day registrations for this event, you must pre-register online. This race starts and finishes at Micklers Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach. All finishers will get a finisher medal and paid participants get a Race Shirt Note the Kids Free 5k and 1 mile fun run are only for the first 50 to sign up. After that is sold out everyone must register the main Turkey Trot and 1 mile run option Packet Pickup will be at Mickers Landing on Wednesday November 25th between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Race Course HERE Please note that the kids and adults 5k and kids and adults 1 mile will be run at the same time . Make a team by getting 4 or more people together and form a team, the fastest 4 on that team will create a team average time. Lowest team average score wins! This will be a professional chip timed race by Florida Race Day . Awards will be based on age and gender. Top overall male and female will win pumpkin pies. Everyone receives a free downloadable finisher photograph. So before you settle in for Thanksgiving get some exercise and fresh air. Share with your friends

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is First Coast Turkey Trot – Ponte Vedra 2026 — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL?

First Coast Turkey Trot – Ponte Vedra 2026 — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Where is First Coast Turkey Trot – Ponte Vedra 2026 — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL held?

First Coast Turkey Trot – Ponte Vedra 2026 — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is held at Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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