Trot For HOPE
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Palatka, Florida
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the Trot For HOPE on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in the picturesque Riverfront Park, Palatka, Florida! This festive event invites everyone to participate in a fun-filled 2-mile trot, walk, jog, or run, starting at 9:15 AM. Kick off the morning with the adorable Tiny Tot Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM, where young runners can enjoy a playful dash before the main event.
With early bird registration at just $20 until September 30, this event is not only a great way to get active but also supports a wonderful cause, benefiting WHIF 91.3 Hope FM. All finishers will receive a medal, and prizes await the top male and female runners, as well as the fastest Tiny Tot participants. Plus, gather your friends and family to compete for the team prize, which includes a Kona Ice Party for up to 50 people! Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday tradition filled with community spirit, T-shirts, goody bags, and post-race refreshments. Register now to secure your spot and ensure you get your desired T-shirt size!
With early bird registration at just $20 until September 30, this event is not only a great way to get active but also supports a wonderful cause, benefiting WHIF 91.3 Hope FM. All finishers will receive a medal, and prizes await the top male and female runners, as well as the fastest Tiny Tot participants. Plus, gather your friends and family to compete for the team prize, which includes a Kona Ice Party for up to 50 people! Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday tradition filled with community spirit, T-shirts, goody bags, and post-race refreshments. Register now to secure your spot and ensure you get your desired T-shirt size!
Organiser's Description
BENEFICIARY
Proceeds from the race will benefit the ministry of WHIF 91.3 Hope FM.
WHEN
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM
WHERE
Riverfront Park
100 Memorial Parkway
Palatka, FL 32177
ENTRY FEES
Trot, walk, jog, or run 2 miles... It's all for fun!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 2 Mile Pre-Registered Entry Fee = $20 (must register by September 30)
2 Mile Pre-Registered Entry Fee = $25
2 Mile Race Day Entry Fee = $30 (cash/check only)
Also featuring the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run!! Kids run will be FIRST at 9:00, followed by the main run around 9:15.
Kids Fun Run Entry Fee = $10
Please add $1 for XXL and $2 for XXXL shirts.
In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, Hope FM and RaceSmith reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up/Registration: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10 - 2 PM at Hope FM, 3419 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8:00 - 9:00 AM at Riverfront Park.
Kids Fun Run start - 9:00 AM; 2 Mile Race start immediately following, likely 9:15 AM
AWARDS
The Trot for HOPE will be a non-competitive, non-scored, fun, festive holiday event; be sure to look at the display clock when you finish, for your time. All finishers will receive a finisher's medal as they cross the finish line. Top 5 male and top 5 female finishers will receive a prize TBD.
The first five finishers of the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot will receive a prize TBD.
TEAM COMPETITION
Sign up with your church, school, business, club, or family to be eligible for the team competition. A prize will be awarded to the team with the most participants at the event: a Kona Ice [https://www.facebook.com/KonaIceofStAugustine] Party for up to 50 people and a trophy!
AMENITIES
T-shirts, goody bag, post-race refreshments, event photos shared online. T-shirts in desired sizes available while supplies last. Register early to be sure to get one!
Day-of event coffee will be provided by Gem City Coffee [https://gemcitycoffeeinc.com/].
Proceeds from the race will benefit the ministry of WHIF 91.3 Hope FM.
WHEN
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM
WHERE
Riverfront Park
100 Memorial Parkway
Palatka, FL 32177
ENTRY FEES
Trot, walk, jog, or run 2 miles... It's all for fun!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 2 Mile Pre-Registered Entry Fee = $20 (must register by September 30)
2 Mile Pre-Registered Entry Fee = $25
2 Mile Race Day Entry Fee = $30 (cash/check only)
Also featuring the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run!! Kids run will be FIRST at 9:00, followed by the main run around 9:15.
Kids Fun Run Entry Fee = $10
Please add $1 for XXL and $2 for XXXL shirts.
In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, Hope FM and RaceSmith reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up/Registration: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10 - 2 PM at Hope FM, 3419 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8:00 - 9:00 AM at Riverfront Park.
Kids Fun Run start - 9:00 AM; 2 Mile Race start immediately following, likely 9:15 AM
AWARDS
The Trot for HOPE will be a non-competitive, non-scored, fun, festive holiday event; be sure to look at the display clock when you finish, for your time. All finishers will receive a finisher's medal as they cross the finish line. Top 5 male and top 5 female finishers will receive a prize TBD.
The first five finishers of the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot will receive a prize TBD.
TEAM COMPETITION
Sign up with your church, school, business, club, or family to be eligible for the team competition. A prize will be awarded to the team with the most participants at the event: a Kona Ice [https://www.facebook.com/KonaIceofStAugustine] Party for up to 50 people and a trophy!
AMENITIES
T-shirts, goody bag, post-race refreshments, event photos shared online. T-shirts in desired sizes available while supplies last. Register early to be sure to get one!
Day-of event coffee will be provided by Gem City Coffee [https://gemcitycoffeeinc.com/].
Races
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2 Mile Trot for HOPE
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$22.20
Walk or run through beautiful downtown Palatka with your Hope FM community before enjoying the rest of Thanksgiving day. Open to all ages. Babies in strollers are welcome! Dogs on leashes are welcome, owners must clean up after them. -
Tiny Tot Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$11.60
This is for the little ones, kids 10 and younger. If they are registered for this they can still do the Trot for Hope without additional cost/registration. Parents are welcome to run the race with their kids. -
Trot for Hope Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
Free
Volunteers will be contacted about a training meeting a couple of weeks before the event. We will also need help with packet pickup the day before the race, and with promoting the event in the weeks and months before. Let us know your availability!
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