19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 19th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the beautiful Vero Beach, Indian River area! This spirited Thanksgiving tradition is the largest of its kind on the Treasure Coast, bringing together thousands of enthusiastic participants. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a casual jog, or gathering the family for a festive walk, this event embraces all ages and paces.
Join fellow trotters in supporting United Against Poverty, and don’t forget to snap a photo with Turkey Tom, the iconic 25-foot inflatable turkey! The first 1,800 registrants will receive the coveted race t-shirts, so be sure to sign up early. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, masters, fastest stroller, and age group winners, there’s a chance for everyone to shine. Start your Thanksgiving with purpose, energy, and a strong sense of community—it’s a tradition you won’t want to miss!
Join fellow trotters in supporting United Against Poverty, and don’t forget to snap a photo with Turkey Tom, the iconic 25-foot inflatable turkey! The first 1,800 registrants will receive the coveted race t-shirts, so be sure to sign up early. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, masters, fastest stroller, and age group winners, there’s a chance for everyone to shine. Start your Thanksgiving with purpose, energy, and a strong sense of community—it’s a tradition you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHERS AT THE 19TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY TROT AGAINST POVERTY 5K, THE TREASURE COASTS LARGEST AND MOST SPIRITED THANKSGIVING TRADITION!
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST, ENJOYING A LEISURELY JOG, OR GATHERING THE FAMILY FOR A FESTIVE WALK, THIS EVENT WELCOMES ALL AGES AND PACES. JOIN THOUSANDS OF TROTTERS AND DONT MISS A PHOTO WITH TURKEY TOM, OUR ICONIC 25-FOOT INFLATABLE TURKEY!
EVERY STEP YOU TAKE SUPPORTS UNITED AGAINST POVERTY, HELPING LOCAL FAMILIES BUILD BRIGHTER, MORE STABLE FUTURES.
START YOUR THANKSGIVING WITH PURPOSE, ENERGY, AND COMMUNITY AND MAKE IT A TRADITION WORTH RUNNING BACK TO.
PACKET PICKUP:
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY (11/24) AND WEDNESDAY (11/25) 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 1,800 REGISTRANTS. DON'T WAIT, SIGN UP EARLY!
AWARDS:
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OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
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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
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST, ENJOYING A LEISURELY JOG, OR GATHERING THE FAMILY FOR A FESTIVE WALK, THIS EVENT WELCOMES ALL AGES AND PACES. JOIN THOUSANDS OF TROTTERS AND DONT MISS A PHOTO WITH TURKEY TOM, OUR ICONIC 25-FOOT INFLATABLE TURKEY!
EVERY STEP YOU TAKE SUPPORTS UNITED AGAINST POVERTY, HELPING LOCAL FAMILIES BUILD BRIGHTER, MORE STABLE FUTURES.
START YOUR THANKSGIVING WITH PURPOSE, ENERGY, AND COMMUNITY AND MAKE IT A TRADITION WORTH RUNNING BACK TO.
PACKET PICKUP:
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY (11/24) AND WEDNESDAY (11/25) 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 1,800 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
Races
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2026 Trot Against Poverty 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$38.10
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