Bradenton Runners Club Turkey Trot

Together with our Official Orthopedic Partner, Coastal Orthopedics, the Bradenton Runners Club presents the 29th Annual Turkey Trot 3 Mile Fun Run and Walk, which will be held at 8:00 A.M. Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26th, 2026, at Robinson Preserve (south entrance), 10299 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209 

Proceeds from this race support our local charities and our BRC Scholarship Fund. Your generosity and years of support are greatly appreciated. While our costs to put on this race have increased, we are still able to charge a nominal age-based registration fee 

                                       Age-based fee schedule:

                                       $15.00 for registrants 16 & over

                        $5.00 for ages 9-15, and free for ages 8 & under

                NOTE: On the Day of the Race, registration increases to:  

                                   $20.00 for registrants 16 & over

                                               $5.00 for ages 9-15

                                            free for ages 8 & under

                               ***FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ***

                       2ND ANNUAL BRC KIDS 1/3 MILE TURKEY TROT

                            FOR AGES 5-10, $5.00 REGISTRATION FEE

 ALL BRC KIDS RACE FINISHERS RECEIVE CUSTOM PARTICIPATION MEDAL

                     For Course Maps, please scroll to bottom of screen

Get your kids involved and join us for this year's Kids Turkey Trot Fun Run presented by our Official Orthopedic Partner, Coastal Orthopedics and the Bradenton Runners Club. Kids will get excited about fitness when they lace up their shoes and enjoy this 1/3 mile run, which is open to children of all fitness levels. Whether they sprint or jog their way from start to finish, each child participates in a confidence building event that enhances their general health, while they experience the thrill of crossing the finish line.

PLEASE NOTE: All registrations for minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult registration and require a waiver signed by a guardian or parent.

As in past years, however, we are still asking all participants to recognize the efforts of our local charities, the Food Bank of Manatee and Turning Points, by making donations when they register for this race.  Monetary donations may be made online here, and/or in person on race day.

The Food Bank of Manatee will be on-site on Thanksgiving Day to collect your donations of canned or non-perishable foods,  Turning Points will be collecting donations of sneakers, tennis, and running shoes on race day, and OneMoreChild will be collecting diapers, baby wipes, rash creams, and baby oil for their diaper drive.

Race shirts will be available for purchase when you register online. Proceeds from the sale of race shirts, and any additional donations, benefit our sponsored charities. Shirts and bibs are available for pickup at early check-in on Tuesday November 24th, or Wednesday the 25th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Fit2Run The Runners Superstore 4951 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton FL. Shirts and bibs can also be picked up on race day at Check-in, beginning at 7:00 A.M.