2026 Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Get ready for the 2026 Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Gainesville, Alachua! This annual event promises to be an exhilarating experience as runners traverse the scenic trails of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, a remarkable 210-acre refuge dedicated to promoting compassion for farm animals. Participants can choose between a 5k and a 10k distance, with the 10k runners completing two loops of the stunning course that winds through fields, forests, and picturesque pastures.
Join fellow runners and animal lovers for a day filled with community spirit and outdoor adventure. Registration opens at 7 AM, with the option to register on race day until 8:15 AM for just $50 (no t-shirt included). Plus, all post-race refreshments will be animal product-free, aligning with the sanctuary's vegan ethos. A portion of your registration fee will also support Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, making this a race that gives back. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate Thanksgiving in a truly special way!
Join fellow runners and animal lovers for a day filled with community spirit and outdoor adventure. Registration opens at 7 AM, with the option to register on race day until 8:15 AM for just $50 (no t-shirt included). Plus, all post-race refreshments will be animal product-free, aligning with the sanctuary's vegan ethos. A portion of your registration fee will also support Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, making this a race that gives back. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate Thanksgiving in a truly special way!
Organiser's Description
2026 TURKEY TROT TRAIL 5K & 10K
PRESENTED BY
LLOYD CLARKE SPORTS
GAINESVILLE'S ANNUAL TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING DAY!!
THIS YEAR WE ARE ONCE AGAIN PARTNERING WITH CRITTER CREEK FARM SANCTUARY TO HOST OUR 5K & 10K TRAIL RACE ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 2016 by Chris and Erin Amerman. Their driving mission is to promote compassion for farm animals through rescue and education. Critter Creek is a 210-acre farm sanctuary and wildlife preserve. Approximately 125 acres of the Critter Creek facility, with its forests and natural springs, is a dedicated wildlife preserve. The remainder is set aside for rescued farm animal residents, including pigs, donkeys, and cows.
Come out to run alongside these incredible animals and see that they are no different than the companion animals we all call friends.
THE COURSE WILL BE 3.1 MILES THROUGH THE FIELDS AND FORESTS OF THE SANCTUARY WITH OPEN VIEWS OF PASTURES AS WELL AS THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF SOME SINGLE TRACK TRAILS. THE 10K RUNNERS WILL RUN THE LOOP TWICE.
PACKET PICK-UP - TIME AND LOCATION TBD
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE RACE UNTIL 8:15AM FOR $50 (NO T-SHIRT)
RunSignUp will remain open through race day and you can register online or on your phone with a credit card. You will need to Check-In at the Registration Table to get your Race Bib
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 7AM AT CRITTER CREEK FARM SANCTUARY
10K PRIZES
1st Male & Female - TBD
2nd Male & Female - TBD
3rd Male & Female - TBD
Masters Male & Female - TBD
5K PRIZES
1st Male & Female - TBD
2nd Male & Female - TBD
3rd Male & Female - TBD
Masters Male & Female - TBD
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a vegan property. All post-race foods and refreshments will be free of animal products.
A portion of your race registration will go directly to Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary
PRESENTED BY
LLOYD CLARKE SPORTS
GAINESVILLE'S ANNUAL TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING DAY!!
THIS YEAR WE ARE ONCE AGAIN PARTNERING WITH CRITTER CREEK FARM SANCTUARY TO HOST OUR 5K & 10K TRAIL RACE ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 2016 by Chris and Erin Amerman. Their driving mission is to promote compassion for farm animals through rescue and education. Critter Creek is a 210-acre farm sanctuary and wildlife preserve. Approximately 125 acres of the Critter Creek facility, with its forests and natural springs, is a dedicated wildlife preserve. The remainder is set aside for rescued farm animal residents, including pigs, donkeys, and cows.
Come out to run alongside these incredible animals and see that they are no different than the companion animals we all call friends.
THE COURSE WILL BE 3.1 MILES THROUGH THE FIELDS AND FORESTS OF THE SANCTUARY WITH OPEN VIEWS OF PASTURES AS WELL AS THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF SOME SINGLE TRACK TRAILS. THE 10K RUNNERS WILL RUN THE LOOP TWICE.
PACKET PICK-UP - TIME AND LOCATION TBD
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE RACE UNTIL 8:15AM FOR $50 (NO T-SHIRT)
RunSignUp will remain open through race day and you can register online or on your phone with a credit card. You will need to Check-In at the Registration Table to get your Race Bib
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 7AM AT CRITTER CREEK FARM SANCTUARY
10K PRIZES
1st Male & Female - TBD
2nd Male & Female - TBD
3rd Male & Female - TBD
Masters Male & Female - TBD
5K PRIZES
1st Male & Female - TBD
2nd Male & Female - TBD
3rd Male & Female - TBD
Masters Male & Female - TBD
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a vegan property. All post-race foods and refreshments will be free of animal products.
A portion of your race registration will go directly to Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary
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