Charlotte County Habitat's 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Punta Gorda (26300 Airport Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after November 25.
Course and race notes
Join Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity for our 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning.
This family-friendly 5K event is located on the scenic campus of FSW College, Punta Gorda Campus.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
26300 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Area: Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jun 1, 2026
Race day in Punta Gorda
Weather
81° / 58°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 15% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL (0.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:56 AM – 5:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 34 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Short Term0.2 mi
- Rental Car0.2 mi
- Red Long Term Parking0.3 mi
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
5 within 3 mi9 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Baymont Punta Gorda Port Charlotte
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda
About 27 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Knights Inn Punta Gorda
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: American Inn Punta Gorda Florida
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Budget Inn-Punta Gorda
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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