Nonna’s Thanksgiving Classic
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Saint Augustine, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Nonna’s Thanksgiving Classic Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful St. Augustine, St. Johns! This beloved annual event kicks off Thanksgiving morning with an atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie. Runners, walkers, families, and friends gather in a delightful display of holiday spirit, donning everything from athletic gear to quirky t-shirts, ready to take on the scenic course that winds through charming neighborhoods.
It’s not about speed; it's about the joy of participation and the spirit of togetherness. With unique awards to be won and a community that cheers you on, this event promises to be a highlight of your holiday season. As you make your way through the course, enjoy the support from fellow participants and onlookers, all while embracing the excitement of the occasion. Whether you’re sprinting for the finish line or leisurely strolling, there’s a place for everyone at this heartwarming gathering. So, mark your calendars for a Thanksgiving tradition that blends fitness, fun, and festive chaos—come for the run, stay for the memories, and leave with a heart full of gratitude!
It’s not about speed; it's about the joy of participation and the spirit of togetherness. With unique awards to be won and a community that cheers you on, this event promises to be a highlight of your holiday season. As you make your way through the course, enjoy the support from fellow participants and onlookers, all while embracing the excitement of the occasion. Whether you’re sprinting for the finish line or leisurely strolling, there’s a place for everyone at this heartwarming gathering. So, mark your calendars for a Thanksgiving tradition that blends fitness, fun, and festive chaos—come for the run, stay for the memories, and leave with a heart full of gratitude!
Organiser's Description
Before the ovens preheat, before the parade begins, before a single cranberry sauce plops from its can there is the Trot. Not just any trot, but Nonnas Thanksgiving Classic Turkey Trot, an event so iconic it could make a mashed potato weep.
Every Thanksgiving morning, as the dew still clings to the grass and mild regret fills the air, a gathering unlike any other takes place. Friends, family, and the occasional overconfident neighbor assemble in running shoes, stained t shirt, and the kind of athletic shorts that say, I havent run in six months, but here I am.
At precisely whenever Olivia feels like it usually after a dramatic megaphone announcement and at least one side conversation the runners (and walkers, and stroller-pushers, and people who swore they were just coming to watch) take off. Its not about whos the fastest. Its about who put the most effort in, who can make the most people smile, and who can make an already eventful holiday THAT much better. Clearly there is already an obvious winner but we will continue on.
The course? A scenic masterpiece weaving through neighborhoods that may or may not have asked for this kind of commotion. The fans? An occasional cop or two. A Facebook post on some neighborhood group. And some family just trying to take their dog out on the morning.
And then there are the awards custom-designed and deeply cherished. This year winner categories will be planned ahead of time instead of on the fly. Making it so much more exciting. You dont know what you could win, so put your best foot forward and smiles big.
When its all over, participants gather to take the worlds sweatiest group photo, clutching their water bottles like victory goblets. Someone inevitably says, We should do this every year, forgetting entirely that this is every year. And for the rest of our lives Olivia Howell will make thanksgiving completely about herself.
Because Nonnas Thanksgiving Classic isnt just a race. Its a movement. Its a lifestyle. Its an excuse to eat an entire plate of stuffing completely guilt-free. So whether youre sprinting like your pumpkin pie depends on it or casually walking like youre late to brunch, theres a spot for you at the starting line.
Come for the run. Stay for the chaos. Leave with sore legs and a full heart. sparkles
Every Thanksgiving morning, as the dew still clings to the grass and mild regret fills the air, a gathering unlike any other takes place. Friends, family, and the occasional overconfident neighbor assemble in running shoes, stained t shirt, and the kind of athletic shorts that say, I havent run in six months, but here I am.
At precisely whenever Olivia feels like it usually after a dramatic megaphone announcement and at least one side conversation the runners (and walkers, and stroller-pushers, and people who swore they were just coming to watch) take off. Its not about whos the fastest. Its about who put the most effort in, who can make the most people smile, and who can make an already eventful holiday THAT much better. Clearly there is already an obvious winner but we will continue on.
The course? A scenic masterpiece weaving through neighborhoods that may or may not have asked for this kind of commotion. The fans? An occasional cop or two. A Facebook post on some neighborhood group. And some family just trying to take their dog out on the morning.
And then there are the awards custom-designed and deeply cherished. This year winner categories will be planned ahead of time instead of on the fly. Making it so much more exciting. You dont know what you could win, so put your best foot forward and smiles big.
When its all over, participants gather to take the worlds sweatiest group photo, clutching their water bottles like victory goblets. Someone inevitably says, We should do this every year, forgetting entirely that this is every year. And for the rest of our lives Olivia Howell will make thanksgiving completely about herself.
Because Nonnas Thanksgiving Classic isnt just a race. Its a movement. Its a lifestyle. Its an excuse to eat an entire plate of stuffing completely guilt-free. So whether youre sprinting like your pumpkin pie depends on it or casually walking like youre late to brunch, theres a spot for you at the starting line.
Come for the run. Stay for the chaos. Leave with sore legs and a full heart. sparkles
Races
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turkeyThanksgiving 5k Turkey
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
Free
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1052 Santa Cruz Street, Saint Augustine, 32092, FL, United States
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