Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5k

Saturday, November 28, 2026
8:00 AM EST
Port St Joe, Florida
$48.70 · 1 race
5km

Starts in 14 days

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5K on Saturday, November 28th, 2026, in the picturesque Port St. Joe, Florida! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a fun out-and-back 3.1-mile course that takes you through the stunning scenery of Forest Park. Participants will follow a scenic bike path around Buck Griffin Lake, meander through tall pines, and cross a charming bridge onto a smooth, paved walking trail.

Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of exercise and camaraderie, but your participation also helps a great cause, as a portion of each registration goes to the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Rescue. Be sure to register early to secure your new medal and t-shirt, with shirt orders closing on November 18th, 2026. Join us for packet pick-up between 7:00 AM and 7:45 AM EST, and don’t miss the chance to compete for awards for the top three finishers. This is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season while supporting wildlife conservation!

Races

  • Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $48.70

    Register

Organiser's description

Strollin Joes run club wants you to Join us for a fun out-and-back 5K (3.1 miles) starting in the lovely Forest Park in Port St. Joe, Florida! The course follows the scenic bike path around Buck Griffin Lake, winds through the tall pines, and crosses a small bridge onto a smooth, paved walking trail. With each registration we are giving a percent back to the Forgotten coast sea turtle rescue .

New medals and shirts this year! ( t shirt registrants MUST be signed up before 11/18/2026)

Awards for top 3 Finisher

Packet Pick up is 7:00am-7:45 EST

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Location

508 Sixteenth St, Port Saint Joe, 32456, FL, United States

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