Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $28.00 - $38.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Tampa, Hillsborough! This fun-filled Thanksgiving morning race is perfect for the entire family and features an exciting out-and-back course that starts and ends at the Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena), located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. Participants can choose between a 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 8 AM or a 5K Run/Walk kicking off at 7 AM. For those who prefer to join virtually, a virtual 5K option is also available, allowing you to partake from anywhere!
The Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble is not just about running; it’s a community event that supports wonderful causes. Every entry helps fund the youth cancer survivor program, Kids Thrivers Club, and provides resources for those affected by Parkinson's disease through the Pedaling for Parkinson's program, among many other health initiatives. Bring your family, your furry friends (limited dogs allowed), and even a stroller as you embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving while contributing to a healthier community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, fun, and
The Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble is not just about running; it’s a community event that supports wonderful causes. Every entry helps fund the youth cancer survivor program, Kids Thrivers Club, and provides resources for those affected by Parkinson's disease through the Pedaling for Parkinson's program, among many other health initiatives. Bring your family, your furry friends (limited dogs allowed), and even a stroller as you embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving while contributing to a healthier community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, fun, and
Organiser's Description
An out-and-back Thanksgiving morning race tradition for the whole family! Held on Thursday, November 27th. We start and end at Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. Your choice of 1 MILE FUN RUN WHICH STARTS AT 8AM,5K RUN/ WALK WHICH STARTS AT 7AM, or a virtual 5k from anywhere! Limited dogs welcome, please register appropriately. Strollers welcomed- please plan to line up in the back. Children in strollers do not need to be registered for the race, but they must stay in the stroller while on the course and they will not receive a race shirt or swag. If requesting a ladies size t-shirt, please keep in mind they run really small and order a size up.
The Y is proud to say that the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble covers 100% of the cost of our youth cancer survivor program: _Kids Thrivers Club_. The free 12-week programs offers children affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. While participating in the program, participants and their household family members receive a membership to the Tampa YMCA, helping the whole family regain their health. Additionally, it covers 100% of the cost of our Pedaling for Parkinson's program, helping those affected by Parkinson's and their caregivers to have a community of support while participants see a reduction in symptoms. With your participation, the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble also supports several other programs to improve the health of our community, including: the Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, Healthy Steps for Older Adults, Enhance Fitness and so much more!
The Y is proud to say that the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble covers 100% of the cost of our youth cancer survivor program: _Kids Thrivers Club_. The free 12-week programs offers children affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. While participating in the program, participants and their household family members receive a membership to the Tampa YMCA, helping the whole family regain their health. Additionally, it covers 100% of the cost of our Pedaling for Parkinson's program, helping those affected by Parkinson's and their caregivers to have a community of support while participants see a reduction in symptoms. With your participation, the Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble also supports several other programs to improve the health of our community, including: the Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, Healthy Steps for Older Adults, Enhance Fitness and so much more!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$38.60
A out and back race starting and ending at Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) located at 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. There is no race day registration or packet pickup. All packets must be picked up during our packet pickup hours offered at Dick's House of Sports in the International Plaza. Children remaining in strollers on the course are welcomed without registration. If your child would like to join the fun out of the stroller on the course, please register your child for the race. Only those who are registered receive the commemorative dri-fit shirt and finisher's medal. If requesting a ladies shirt, please size up. Our ladies shirts always run very small. -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.00
A out and back race starting and ending at Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) located at 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. ***Start time for the 1 mile walk is 8am There is no race day registration or packet pickup. All packets must be picked up during our packet pickup hours offered at Dick's House of Sports in the International Plaza. Children remaining in strollers on the course are welcomed without registration. If your child would like to join the fun out of the stroller on the course, please register your child for the race. Only those who are registered receive the commemorative dri-fit shirt and finisher's medal. If requesting a ladies shirt, please size up. Our ladies shirts always run very small. -
Virtual Registration--Select Only if You Are NOT Attending the Race!
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Shirt--Size Guaranteed if Registered by 11-10-24
$33.30
Can't join us in person at the 11th Annual Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble? Why not, run/walk it virtually?! Registrants that sign up for the Virtual Run option will choose their own start line: a treadmill, neighborhood street, or another race and run/walk the distance of your choice: 1 Mile or 5K. Emailing finish times is NOT required and you will not show up at the start line for this event! Each registrant will receive a finisher medal, race bib, and a race shirt. In order to get your shirt and medal, you will need to pickup your packet at one of our pre-race packet pickups
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