Join us on Thanksgiving weekend for the Turkey Trot at Waterset 5K & Kids' Fun Runs! This is Our 11TH TURKEY TROT AT WATERSET held on Thanksgiving morning! Proceeds of the Turkey Trot will benefit our local schools: Doby Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, East Bay High School and Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy. Chip timed, flat course! 5K race participants will receive a dri-fit shirt and a finisher medal. Awards to Overall Male and Female, Male and Female Masters, Male and Female Grand Masters and Top 3 Male and Female finishers in all age categories! Kids' Fun Run participants will receive a dri-fit shirt and finisher medal. There will be three options and we estimate starting around 9am with the Itty-Bitty's first. (The Kids Races are not timed.) The Itty-Bitty Race for those under 5 (it's a short loop for the little ones). The Kids 1/2 Mile Race The Kids 1 Mile Race Don't wait to register! Online Registration will end at 12 noon on November 25. You will be able to register at early packet pickup only until 7PM at the location listed below. All Shirts are Dry-Fit this year! (Shirts and sizes guaranteed if pre-registered before Nov 4, 2026. After that shirts are available while supplies last. Sorry no shirt exchanges until after race starts.) Early Packet Pick Up: Packet Pickup will take place Wednesday, November 25 from 3pm - 7pm at The Landing in Waterset, 7012 Sail View Lane, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Race Day: Race Day Packet Pick Up Only will start at 7am at the race location, 7250 Parkshore Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Strollers are welcome. Pets are not allowed. - Race awards and raffle prizes! Sponsorship Opportunities: Interested in being a sponsor or have questions? Feel free to contact us at: Waterset@Brookfieldrp.com
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When is Turkey Trot at Waterset 2026 — Apollo Beach, FL?
Turkey Trot at Waterset 2026 — Apollo Beach, FL takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Apollo Beach, Florida.
Where is Turkey Trot at Waterset 2026 — Apollo Beach, FL held?
Turkey Trot at Waterset 2026 — Apollo Beach, FL is held at 7250 Parkshore Drive in Apollo Beach, Florida.
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