On November 26, 2026, Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K will take place in Punta Gorda, Florida at 26300 Airport Road. The event offers a 5K distance and starts at 7:30 AM, giving runners and walkers an early morning option for race day. Entry fees range from $40 to $50. This established event benefits Charlotte County Habitat and draws participants for a classic Thanksgiving-week race experience in Southwest Florida.
From the Race Organizer
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's "28th Annual Turkey Trot" presented by Southern Oxygen & Welding Supply and hosted by Florida SouthWestern State College! Come join Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. This family-friendly 5K event is located on the scenic campus of FSW College, Punta Gorda Campus. This event has been a beloved tradition for friends, family and fitness enthusiasts for over 28 years - and the only race where you can chase a Bicycle Riding Turkey! Join us as we wobble before we gobble! Proceeds and donations for this event go to help bring affordable housing solutions and the dream of homeownership to families in Charlotte County. We couldn't do it without you!! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Important Information: Youth Registration: Ages 3 & Under - Free (If race shirt & finisher medal are wanted, please sign up under Fun Walk and pay the youth fee of $30. Kids 3 and under DO NOT RECEIVE A BIB) Ages 4-14 years - Only $30 (Price will be adjusted at checkout) All participants will receive a finisher medal and race shirt (if registered by the deadline) Race Shirt Deadline is Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Age Group Awards are awarded to the top three male and female participants in each age group below: Male / Female 9yr & Under Male/ Female 45-49 years Male / Female 10 - 14 years Male / Female 50-54 years Male / Female 15-19 years Male / Female 55-59 years Male / Female 20-24 years Male / Female 60-64 years Male / Female 25-29 years Male / Female 65-69 years Male / Female 30-34 years Male / Female 70-74 years Male / Female 35-39 years Male / Female 75-79 years Male / Female 40-44 years Male / Female 80 & Over Overall Awards will be awarded to top male and female in the following divisions: Overall Masters 40+ Grand Masters 50+ Senior Grand Masters 60+ Veteran Masters 70+ Youth 14 & Under IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: June 1st - October 25th - Registration Price $40 October 25th, 11:59 PM - Shirt Deadline / No Race Shirt Offered After This Date; Price Increases October 26th - November 25th, 12:00 PM - Registration price $45 November 25th at NOON (12:00 PM) - Online Registration Closes November 26th - Day of Registration Price $50 November 24th & 25th - Early Packet Pick-up from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Office, 1750 Manzana Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 November 26th - Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration from 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM - FSW College Charlotte Campus, Building O Cafeteria, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Please note that FSW College has a no pet, no smoking policy. We appreciate your cooperation in following their guidelines. **RACE REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-DEFERRABLE** Per USATF rules, gun time is used to determine prize money winners and time bonus recipients. Tag time (chip time) will be used to determine all age-group
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When is Charlotte County Habitat’s 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 2026 — Punta Gorda, FL?
Charlotte County Habitat’s 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 2026 — Punta Gorda, FL takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Where is Charlotte County Habitat’s 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 2026 — Punta Gorda, FL held?
Charlotte County Habitat’s 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk 2026 — Punta Gorda, FL is held at 26300 Airport Road in Punta Gorda, Florida.
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