The Fort Myers Track Club in partner with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is hosting our 47th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. The NEW 5K COURSE will start and McGregor Blvd. and end on the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. For years this fun-filled family event has been an annual tradition for locals and visitors alike, hosting thousands of visitors from over 43 states in the 2024 event. This event and beautiful location are a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving Holiday.
REGISTRATION FEES* (No Race Day Registration)
Adult: $40 thru Sept 30, 2026, $40 from October 1- November 25, 2026
Youth: $20 thru September 30, 2026| $25 October 1-november 25, 2026
Tot Trot: $10 (100yd dash) 6 & Under
The deadline to register online and be guaranteed a shirt size is November 01, 2026. Shirts will be available for the first 4000 registered participants. An inventory is set for all shirt sizes, once your shirt size is selected, there will be NO EXCHANGE in size. Two things that will ensure you receive your shirt and size choice: (1) DO NO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER (2) PLAN TO ATTEND AN EARLY PACKET PICK-UP. Shirts are unisex sizing. There is a specific inventory of shirts, once this runs out, participants must choose another size.
Entry fee is discounted 20% for all Fort Myers Track Club Members.
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 100 Yards
Type — Running
08:45
$10.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Fort Myers.
Learn more about the host city, Fort Myers.
Fort Myers is a booming town with great weather, entertainment and a casual feel in Southwest Florida. It was the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and it remains a popular spot for "snowbirds" from northern states.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Wayne Holcomb | — | |
| 🥈 | Catelyn Holcomb | — | |
| 🥉 | Michael Burns | — | |
| 4 | Sue Zellers | — | |
| 5 | Thomas Kelly | — | |
| 6 | Harlen Ulrich | — | |
| 7 | Jean Lewis | — | |
| 8 | Jennifer Holcomb | — | |
| 9 | Lynn Loiacono | — | |
| 10 | Chris Weaver | — |
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