General Information
Turkey Tag 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Crystal Lake Park – 4307 NW 36th St, Cape Coral, FL 33993
5K Start: 8:00 AM | 1-Mile Start: 8:05 AM
Join Apex Promoz, the Cape Coral Run Group, and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League (PAL) for a 5K unlike any other! Catch the Turkey. Win the Glory! This isn’t your average 5K — it’s a Turkey Tag Challenge! One lucky participant will dress up as the Turkey and take off with a 5-minute head start before the chase begins. Runners of all ages — kids, families, and even local officers — will race to catch the Turkey before the finish line and claim a fun prize or voucher! This event is part of the Cape Coral PAL Race Series, promoting fitness, family, and community engagement. Proceeds benefit PAL youth programs, supporting mentorship and positive connections between local law enforcement and youth.
Race Events
5K Run/Walk – 8:00 AM Start
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – 8:05 AM Start (perfect for families and beginners)
Medals & Swag
Custom Turkey Tag 5K Finisher Medal
Limited-edition Turkey Tag Race T-Shirt
Fun atmosphere with family activities and music
Timing & Award Categories
Chip-Timed 5K Event
Overall Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers
Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female in each category
0–9 | 10–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+
📦 Packet Pick-Up
📍 Location TBD
🕔 Friday, Nov. 20 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Day-of Pick-Up at Crystal Lake Park: 7:00–7:45 AM
Parking
Free parking is available at Crystal Lake Park
4307 NW 36th St, Cape Coral, FL 33993
Get ready to chase, cheer, and celebrate at one of Cape Coral’s most unique and entertaining events!
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind race where fitness meets fun — let the Turkey Tag begin!
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$27.50
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:05
$27.50
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Cape Coral.
Learn more about the host city, Cape Coral.
Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Turkey Tag 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Zion Rodney | 18:54.77 | |
| 🥈 | Richard Havyer | 19:20.58 | |
| 🥉 | Justin Reisinger | 21:06.7 | |
| 4 | Johnathan Negron | 21:23.56 | |
| 5 | José Bibiano Torres | 21:33.66 | |
| 6 | Cinthya Sanchez | 21:56.25 | |
| 7 | Mac McIntyre | 23:02.66 | |
| 8 | Lynn-Marie LaRiviere | 23:07.21 | |
| 9 | Sebastián José Riera G | 23:09.97 | |
| 10 | Michael Suchan | 23:15.34 | |
| 11 | Bart Chlewicki | 23:27.42 | |
| 12 | Michelle Barrick | 23:46.39 | |
| 13 | Eric Scott | 24:02.92 | |
| 14 | Reyna Dominguez | 24:08.98 | |
| 15 | David Miller | 24:16.51 | |
| 16 | Carol Miller | 24:18.15 | |
| 17 | M. Snellinger | 24:18.33 | |
| 18 | Alberto Ramirez | 24:51.63 | |
| 19 | Euro Jose Riera Molina | 24:55.74 | |
| 20 | Deidre Faust | 25:12.57 | |
| 21 | Matthew Rivera | 25:17.59 | |
| 22 | Uziel Gonzalez | 25:18.08 | |
| 23 | April Hahn | 25:38.33 | |
| 24 | Marcie Lariviere | 26:05.96 | |
| 25 | Chris Fitts | 26:08.83 | |
| 26 | Joe DiBella | 26:40.21 | |
| 27 | B. Bodner | 26:51.14 | |
| 28 | Susan Hedges | 26:59.74 | |
| 29 | Ana Pulido | 27:01.96 | |
| 30 | Amanda Harper | 27:21.96 | |
| 31 | Jorge Mena | 27:29.32 | |
| 32 | Kassandra Hernandez | 27:30.03 | |
| 33 | Carlos Bonilla | 27:45.86 | |
| 34 | Nuvia Shafi | 27:46.76 | |
| 35 | Carolina Castro | 27:50.66 | |
| 36 | Andres Chaurio | 28:13.53 | |
| 37 | Mildred Islas Obil | 28:31.32 | |
| 38 | Carlos Perez | 28:33.58 | |
| 39 | Anamary Hernandez | 28:33.67 | |
| 40 | Edwin Montes | 28:34.2 | |
| 41 | Adriana Greco | 28:47.38 | |
| 42 | Juan Casiano | 28:59.75 | |
| 43 | Andrea Velasco | 29:04.15 | |
| 44 | Karla De la Cruz | 29:04.67 | |
| 45 | Kelly Moorman | 29:08.07 | |
| 46 | Erika Cook | 29:13.72 | |
| 47 | Carlos Mena | 29:37.79 | |
| 48 | James Conklin | 29:40.03 | |
| 49 | Dallas Stuart MacDonald | 29:44.61 | |
| 50 | D. MacDonald | 29:44.63 |
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