17th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the 17th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, in Vero Beach, Indian River! This family-friendly event is the largest 5K on the Treasure Coast, drawing around 2,000 participants who come together to run, jog, or walk for a great cause. Join Turkey Tom, the famous 25-foot inflatable turkey, and your fellow trotters as you enjoy a fun-filled morning while raising awareness and funds for United Against Poverty, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Don’t miss your chance to snag one of the coveted race t-shirts available to the first 1,700 registrants! With awards for overall winners, age group categories, and even fastest stroller prizes, there's something for everyone at this beloved community tradition. Mark your calendars and sign up early to be part of an unforgettable day that combines fitness, family, and philanthropy!
Don’t miss your chance to snag one of the coveted race t-shirts available to the first 1,700 registrants! With awards for overall winners, age group categories, and even fastest stroller prizes, there's something for everyone at this beloved community tradition. Mark your calendars and sign up early to be part of an unforgettable day that combines fitness, family, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE LOCATION CHANGE THIS YEAR!
THE LARGEST 5K ON THE TREASURE COAST IS BACK FOR ITS 17TH YEAR! THE THANKSGIVING DAY TROT AGAINST POVERTY 5K IS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WHETHER YOU PREFER TO RUN, JOG, OR WALK! SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER WITH 2,000 TROTTERS AND TURKEY TOM, THE 25FT INFLATABLE TURKEY, FOR A COMMUNITY TRADITION YOU WON'T FORGET!
THIS WILDLY POPULAR EVENT RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR UNITED AGAINST POVERTY. UAP IS A NONPROFIT CELEBRATING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HELPING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY TO LIFT THEMSELVES TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
PACKET PICKUP:
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY (11/26) AND WEDNESDAY (11/27) FROM 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM AT UNITED AGAINST POVERTY'S IRC CAMPUS (1400 27TH ST VERO BEACH, FL 32960)
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1400+27th+St,+Vero+Beach,+FL+32960/@27.6475605,-80.403603,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88de5efafb57abf9:0x98c27a091bfe982c!2s1400+27th+St,+Vero+Beach,+FL+32960!3b1!8m2!3d27.6475605!4d-80.4014143!3m4!1s0x88de5efafb57abf9:0x98c27a091bfe982c!8m2!3d27.6475605!4d-80.4014143]
RACE T-SHIRT:
THE MUCH COVETED TROT RACE SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 1,700 REGISTRANTS. DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP EARLY!
AWARDS:
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OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
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MASTERS (40+) MALE & FEMALE
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FASTEST STROLLER MALE AND FEMALE
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TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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NON-BINARY OVERALL
THE LARGEST 5K ON THE TREASURE COAST IS BACK FOR ITS 17TH YEAR! THE THANKSGIVING DAY TROT AGAINST POVERTY 5K IS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WHETHER YOU PREFER TO RUN, JOG, OR WALK! SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER WITH 2,000 TROTTERS AND TURKEY TOM, THE 25FT INFLATABLE TURKEY, FOR A COMMUNITY TRADITION YOU WON'T FORGET!
THIS WILDLY POPULAR EVENT RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR UNITED AGAINST POVERTY. UAP IS A NONPROFIT CELEBRATING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HELPING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY TO LIFT THEMSELVES TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
PACKET PICKUP:
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY (11/26) AND WEDNESDAY (11/27) FROM 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM AT UNITED AGAINST POVERTY'S IRC CAMPUS (1400 27TH ST VERO BEACH, FL 32960)
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1400+27th+St,+Vero+Beach,+FL+32960/@27.6475605,-80.403603,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88de5efafb57abf9:0x98c27a091bfe982c!2s1400+27th+St,+Vero+Beach,+FL+32960!3b1!8m2!3d27.6475605!4d-80.4014143!3m4!1s0x88de5efafb57abf9:0x98c27a091bfe982c!8m2!3d27.6475605!4d-80.4014143]
RACE T-SHIRT:
THE MUCH COVETED TROT RACE SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 1,700 REGISTRANTS. DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP EARLY!
AWARDS:
*
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
*
MASTERS (40+) MALE & FEMALE
*
FASTEST STROLLER MALE AND FEMALE
*
TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
*
NON-BINARY OVERALL
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