Turkey Trot for the Twig returns in 2025 on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and it is still all about the Kids!! The event is to benefit children in the foster care system and the programs of The Twig Cares.
The Turkey Trot for the Twig has sold out for three years running so don't wait too long to register.
A great morning event with something for everyone! Chip-timed 5K with awards suitable for all ages and all levels. And a great post-race celebration.
Your 5K race swag includes:
Shirt deadline: October 1st. After this date, shirts or sizes are not guaranteed.
Packet Pickup will be at The Twig (826 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285) on the Thursday before the race from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
***Upon completion of the run any shirts not picked up will be available to trade***
No medals will be saved post race. If packets /shirts/medals are not picked up you will be forfeiting them.
***See Refund tab for information on event cancellation details***
Sponsorships are available. Contact us by emailing us from the "Race Contact Info" Questions button below.
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Venice.
Learn more about the host city, Venice.
Venice is a city in Sarasota County, in Southwest Florida. It was voted as one of the top ten Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Turkey Trot for the Twig.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Aaron Miller | — | |
| 🥈 | James Clinch | — | |
| 🥉 | Rob Moulds | — | |
| 4 | Jess Fronckowiak | — | |
| 5 | Sonya Fronckowiak | — | |
| 6 | Ben Renner | — | |
| 7 | Jennifer Anderson | — | |
| 8 | Darvin Carter | — | |
| 9 | Christopher Morrow | — | |
| 10 | Arthur Trammell | — | |
| 11 | Robert Keller | — | |
| 12 | Cyndi Sniezek | — | |
| 13 | Casey Clinch | — | |
| 14 | James Calvert | — | |
| 15 | Katie Eaton | — | |
| 16 | Dale Riegsecker | — | |
| 17 | Sandy Couch | — | |
| 18 | Ashley Glass | — | |
| 19 | Amy Kirkpatrick | — | |
| 20 | Doug Porter | — | |
| 21 | Katie Fegan | — | |
| 22 | Cassidy Robinson | — | |
| 23 | Shyla Morgan | — | |
| 24 | Ron Reid | — | |
| 25 | Amy Stenz | — | |
| 26 | Jeffrey Fraser | — | |
| 27 | Laura Doughty | — | |
| 28 | Kellie Ackernecht | — | |
| 29 | T. Morgan | — | |
| 30 | Tina Ryan | — | |
| 31 | Pam Lawrason | — | |
| 32 | Lindsey Banks | — | |
| 33 | Rachel Renner | — | |
| 34 | John A Kudrick | — | |
| 35 | Pamela Riegsecker | — | |
| 36 | Erin Martin | — | |
| 37 | Shonna Bates | — | |
| 38 | Gail DeVet | — | |
| 39 | Jonathan Santomauro | — | |
| 40 | Gavin Curchdoyle | — | |
| 41 | Phil DeVet | — | |
| 42 | Christy McCloe | — | |
| 43 | Amy Archer | — | |
| 44 | Amanda Lynch | — | |
| 45 | Don Vichitvongsa | — | |
| 46 | Michelle Curchdoyle | — | |
| 47 | Shannon Trammell | — | |
| 48 | Stephen McWilliams | — | |
| 49 | Teresa Lehtinen | — | |
| 50 | Gibran Khan | — |
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