Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Fort Myers (2350 McGregor Boulevard). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45.
Course and race notes
The Fort Myers Track Club in partner with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is hosting our 47th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk.
The NEW 5K COURSE will start and McGregor Blvd. and end on the Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
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
2350 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Area: Fort Myers & Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened Apr 28, 2026
Race day in Fort Myers
Weather
80° / 60°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 16% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Myers Page Fld Airport, FL (3.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:55 AM – 5:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 35 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
42 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Pinchers restaurant0.1 mi
- Shift Coffee Bar cafe0.1 mi
- Subway quick bite0.3 mi
- Bennett's Fresh Roast restaurant0.4 mi
7 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
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 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)19 within 3 mi40 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Fort Myers - Downtown Area
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 11 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hotel Indigo Ft Myers Dtwn River District
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Check prices at Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection →
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