Pensacola Turkey Trot 5k

About the Event

What better way to start off Thanksgiving Day than by running through the heart of Downtown Pensacola? After last years rave about the course, we’re not changing it. This Pensacola Turkey Trot has been voted one of the best 5K courses in Pensacola.

BYOM (the “M” is for Mimosas.)

Feel like celebrating after the Run? Want to raise a glass and cheers to all that you are Thankful for with your fellow runners? Then go ahead and do it. Our team has been able to pull the permit to allow you to cheers with your drink of choice after the event. So pack up your coolers and come celebrate after the run.

Start & Finish

This race starts and finishes in front of Seville Square
399 S Alcaniz St
Pensacola, FL

Parking

There is ample street parking in the area, and city rules are enforced; payment is required after 2 hours.

Awards

Overall Top Male and Female
Overall Masters Male and Female
Overall Grandmasters Male and Female
Top 3 in each Age Group for Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Walker

Party

The post- race party will be held at Seville Square and the awards ceremony will take place in the pavilion at Seville Square! Food and refreshments will be provided to participants after the race.

Packet Pickup

Wednesday, November 25th
Location: Running Wild
Time: 3-6 PM

Race Day, Thursday, November 26th
Location: Seville Square
Time: 6:30 am-7:30 am

Race start time is 8 am!

If you’re unable to participate, you can transfer your entry no later than 2 weeks prior to the event.

Races Offered

5K Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

5k Walk

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Pensacola.

thermostat Temperature

14.0° / 21.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.8° / 20.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:15

nightlight Sunset

17:52

About Pensacola

Learn more about the host city, Pensacola.

Pensacola is a historic beach city in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the "panhandle". The city is home to the Pensacola Naval Air Station, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and many historic districts that skirt the downtown area. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Pensacola area is full of history, shipwrecks, beaches and spectacular vistas.